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Custodians raise red flag over staffing cuts One-third of NWSS cleaning staff has been cut since 2009 and staff and teachers warn that those cuts put students at risk

By Cornelia Naylor

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New Westminster’s school custodians are warning the school board current staffing levels are bound to lead to accidents and the spread of disease at local schools.

A dozen custodians and two New Westminster Secondary School teachers brought their concerns to the board’s operations policy and planning committee Tuesday.

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school, they said, where one-third of the cleaning staff has been cut since 2009.

“We’re not looking at if something happens,” said NWSS custodian Bill Reid, who has been with the district for 13 years. “It’s going to happen.We’re going to have an accident.”

Besides accidents, custodians warned their current workload doesn’t always leave enough time to wipe down desks and other surfaces.

“Germs or pathogens can stay on an un-

treated surface for up to three days,” said Brian Galbraith, another high school custodian with 15 years in the district, “so if we’re not cleaning the desks, the tables, we’re putting the people that use these buildings at risk.”

With one daytime custodian currently serving 2,000 students and staff, NWSS textiles teacher Karen Harbick said the washrooms in her wing are often out of soap and paper towel.

“It’ll be 3:15 and soap has just run out;

the paper towels are about to,” she said. “If (students) can’t dry their hands, they’re not going to wash them. … I tell you, we are going to be ground zero for a pandemic if one comes through.”

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Up Front DESPITE OPPOSITION

Coal plans approved by Port Metro

By Theresa McManus

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While world leaders were meeting in Paris to tackle climate change, Port Metro Vancouver approved Fraser Surrey Docks’ application for a thermal coal facility on the shores of the Fraser River.

Fraser Surrey Docks applied to Port Metro Vancouver to amend its existing permit to build and operate a direct transfer coal facility, where coal would be loaded onto ocean-going vessels and shipped to Asia.The site is located across the river from Westminster Quay and Queensborough.

“I think that really highlights the duality on this situation. On one hand, Canada is wanting to play a larger role when it comes to the issue of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; on the other hand, we have a very local project that seems to be a complete contradiction,” Mayor

Jonathan Cote told the Record. “I am hopeful these two dual conversations will be joined together and this project never ends up happening.”

The City of New Westminster has expressed a number of concerns about the project, including the lack of a public health analysis and a scientific analysis of the impacts of the project. It is also concerned the global impacts of greenhouse gases from the proposal at Fraser Surrey Docks weren’t considered as part of the approval process.

While the decision didn’t come as a surprise, Cote said the city continues to have issue with the proposal and will continue to express those concerns in the hope that it’s a project that doesn’t see the light of day.

“Hopefully with the change of federal government, there might be a different view about this type

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THE CHANGING CITY

New parkade public art is one for the birds

By Theresa McManus

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Sorry kids, the Front Street parkade is going to the birds.

Muse Atelier presented the city with two potential designs for a new public art piece to be installed on the parkade – one featuring birds (Birds on a Branch) and the other showing children’s faces (Peek-A-Boo).

Council unanimously supported the birds’ motif for a public art mural that will adorn the parkade overlooking Westminster Pier Park.

“They are songbirds of New Westminster, resting on branches,” said Nancy Chew, a visual artist with Muse Atelier. “It’s a playful counterpoint to the industrial façade of the parkade and the working waterfront.

The identified theme here is when urban meets nature.”

Jacqueline Metz, who is also an artist with Muse Atelier, said the Birds on a Branch design is a lighthearted design that would be woven in to the fabric of the chain-link façade on the parkade.

“I think New West ap-

plies a nod to heritage everywhere.We are really very strong in promoting heritage. I would like to see more nature in our city,” said Coun. Mary Trentadue.

“The birds, to me, speaks of nature.”

Coun. Bill Harper supports the bird design, but pointed out a potential problem with the Birds on a Branch concept sketch.

While the concept statement indicates the mural will feature images of “songbirds” resting on branches, he noted that the sketch seems to contain a stellar jay

and a crow.

“I wouldn’t characterize a crow as a songbird,” he said.

“I’m wondering which birds these really are because we are going to face these kinds of questions.”

The artists explained the birds depicted in the concept sketch were intended to give an ideas of the mural’s appearance, but won’t necessarily be in the final product.They noted it’s unlikely a crow would be located in the final design – which gave council members something to crow about.

“Crows are wonderful birds.There is more and more being learned about them.They are extremely intelligent.They are able to make tools,” said Coun.

Jaimie McEvoy. “I think they are the quintessential bird in the community. I would really defend the crows.”

Mayor Jonathan Cote thinks Birds on a Branch is a great concept and will be stunning to view, not only from Westminster Pier Park, but also from the water or coming across the Fraser River via the SkyBridge.

“When you are down on the waterfront, there is sometimes in early evening it seems about 20,000 crows fly over that area.

There are many birds in the area, but that is something that happens very regularly. I have seen it many times where a large flock of crows do go right over where this public art piece will be,” he said. “Overall, I think this is a great concept.”

Dean Gibson, the city’s director of parks, culture and engineering, said the city will be proceeding with finalizing the design.

Feathered friends: The city is planning to pretty up the eastern side of the Front Street Parkade with a mural that will overlook Westminster Pier Park. The exact design and birds to be featured is yet to be determined.

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City wants to help get people out of the cold Theresa McManus

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New Westminster wants the provincial government to let homeless individuals stay inside emergency shelters a little longer so they can stay warm and dry.

Last week, council supported a three-year renewal of a temporary use permit for the Lookout Emergency Aid Society, which operates the city’s extreme weather response program.The program provides shelter

for up to 30 individuals on nights when weather conditions such as near zero temperatures, prolonged rains or high winds pose the risk of death, injury and death to people on the street.

John Stark, the city’s senior social planner, said the shelter opens about 30 to 50 times a year, with more openings expected this year than in 2014.

“It’s really there to ensure that people don’t succumb to injury, death or illness,” he said of the program.

The extreme weather shelter can be activated between Nov. 1 and March 31. It provides mats on which people can sleep and accommodates people from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Coun. Chuck Puchmayr is concerned the program kicks people out onto the street at 7 a.m. because of the provincial funding limits. He said he’d like to see the provincial government increase funding to the program so people can stay inside until 10 a.m., which

would give them a chance to wake up and warm up before heading outdoors.

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They are kicked out at 7 a.m.

7 a.m. because there isn’t funding for the emergency shelters,” Puchmayr said.

Stark said the Union

Gospel Mission opens at 8 a.m., so the people who are leaving the shelter have about an hour outdoors before they can get into the mission for breakfast. He noted the Union Gospel Mission is closed on weekends, so that’s not someplace individuals can go on Saturdays and Sundays.

“Some flexibility there would be helpful,” he said of the shelter’s schedule.

Stark told council he could write a report on the issue for council’s consider-

ation and try to make a case to B.C. Housing to extend the hours of the extreme weather shelter.

According to the provincial government, the province is funding about 560 extreme weather shelter spaces across Metro Vancouver this winter.Throughout B.C., the provincial government is providing $1.6 million to make nearly 1,200 extreme weather shelter spaces available in about 100 communities.

‘I think Port Metro Vancouver is losing a lot of credibility’ Continued from page 3 of export,” he said. “Ultimately, hopefully some of the global conditions that might have been causing demand for this change some time in the future so we won’t necessarily be needing to be having this community discussion.”

Cote said it appears the economics of coal has started to change dramatically, with demand for coal de-

creasing dramatically from when this proposal was first put forward.

New Westminster MP Peter Julian believes Port Metro Vancouver needs to fundamentally change how they approach these kinds of projects.

“I think Port Metro Vancouver is losing a lot of credibility because they are not willing to do the evaluations that are important, the

public consultation that is important,” he said. “They just ram things through.

This was true under the former federal government, it seems to be occurring as well under the current government.”

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ships and sent to Asia.

Representatives from Fraser Surrey Docks and Port Metro Vancouver could not be reached before deadline.

According to the Dogwood Initiative, Port Metro Vancouver ignored community input, refused to consider climate change as part of the process and allowed Fraser Surrey Docks to assess its own project.

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came on the same day Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged international climate change leadership, and just two weeks after cabinet minister Carla Qualtrough promised to seek a more credible assessment for the Fraser Surrey Docks project,” Laura Benson, director of the Beyond Coal campaign, said in a news release.

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Opinion OUR VIEW

No shortage of neighbours in need From a falling Canadian dollar to impossibly expensive homes: There’s always a frightening financial story guaranteed to have us fretting about our own financial future.

There’s no denying it - while things seem better overall than they did in, say, 2008 - most people live pay cheque to pay cheque and hope that the car doesn’t break down, the company doesn’t go

bankrupt and the roof doesn’t leak. It sometimes seems as if there’s nothing to spare for others after our loved ones are cared for.

But helping others is what builds a caring community. The understanding that if enough neighbours pitch in - even small amounts - we can make a huge difference in other people’s lives, helps make cities more than just plac-

es we live and work in.

When people in a community are taken care of by each other, when people know that their neighbours care and strangers are willing to help, that makes the community better for everyone.

As we have since 1996,

The Record is publishing our annual Guide to Giving (see page 11).

Consider it the one-stop shop for learning more about the groups in the city, what they do, who they help and why you might want to help them help others in the city.

There’s quite a variety

of groups in New Westminster. Some help people who are in crisis. Others fill a gap when times get tough. And still others simply help fulfill a simple Christmas wish for a child.

Some save cats and dogs and other critters from needless suffering. Wherever your generosity leads you - there’s someone who will be grateful that you cared enough to lend a hand, or donated some

goods or cash.

What better Christmas wish could there be for New Westminster than to ensure that everyone here knows that help is available and that the season still has some magic in it?

Think about it. We hope you’ll give a little of yourself this season.

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MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

He changed the face of B.C. The recent passing of former B.C. premier Bill Bennett was a reminder that of the many people who have held elected office in this province, only a handful can truly be said to have left a major imprint on the society they served.

That is not to denigrate the achievements and sacrifices of those who win elected office, but it is to show how difficult it can be for any particular politician to stand head and shoulders above the crowd.

And Bennett – for both good and bad reasons – certainly stood out.

I covered him only briefly, at the tail end of his time at the helm of the province. Since then, I have covered seven different premiers, and none of them can match his record, either in terms of achievements or longevity in office.

Bennett was both a visionary builder and a polarizing figure who added a large element of “class warfare” to his approach in government. He certainly built things, many of which continue to be used by millions of British Columbians every year: B.C. Place stadium, SkyTrain, Canada Place, the Coquihalla Highway and the Alex Fraser Bridge, to name a few. Even the massive development of lands surrounding False Creek can be traced to his bringing Expo 86 toVancouver.

But for many other British Columbians, their lasting memories may be tied to some of the more con-

troversial aspects of his time in power. His restraint program, aimed squarely at reducing public services and the number of people employed in the public sector, left a lingering bad taste in the mouths of many.

One of Bennett’s biggest political accomplishments came before he actually became premier. He was able to woo into his Social Credit party fold MLAs from the B.C. Liberal party, thus uniting the centre-right on B.C.’s political spectrum and making it almost impossible for his party’s chief rival, the NDP, of ever gaining power on his watch.

He easily won the 1975 election, ousting the government of the NDP’s Dave Barrett, and then won two more close election battles in 1979 and again in 1983.

But while he helped polarize B.C. politics, the people of B.C. passed the ultimate judgment on his performance: they re-elected him twice, which is a critical point.

Since Bennett, only one premier has received that kind of endorsement: Gordon Campbell, who was also re-elected twice.

And so there is little doubt that Bennett will go down in the history books as one of B.C.’s greatest premiers. His political enemies may hate to admit that, but the people of B.C. are the ones who made that judgment.

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He really wanted doughnuts A New West resident suffered some cuts and bruises after trying to stop a 12-year-old kid from stealing a tray of doughnuts from a delivery truck at Safeway on Eighth Avenue in November.

Caught in the act by the passerby, the young suspect produced a claw hammer and struck the resident four or five times.

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NewWestminster is built on traditions

Hundreds of New Westminster children live in poverty

Dear Editor “Without tradition, life is as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.” Tevya Traditions are customs passed down from generation to generation, and for many of us the very best traditions are the ones that help to define our community. New Westminster is a city steeped in traditions. Its rich and unique traditions make it a special place to live. Its traditions help to make it a place of merit, and majesty and pride.

New Westminster’s traditional May Day celebration is the oldest of its kind in the British Commonwealth. Our maypole dancers, Lancers and the Hyack Anvil Battery, along with our Remembrance Day ceremonies, legendary Salmonbellies and numerous ethnic celebrations, all help to keep us connected to the past.

Our traditions are the manifestation of our heritage. They are the ties that bind. They ground us. They are the soul of our city woven into its cultural fabric. Our traditions bring us together as a community, and help to fulfil our lives. Our traditions remind us of our most important values.

Our traditions build bonds between our children and their parents and grandparents.

They give our children positive, life-long memories and a sense of security and stability. They help to provide our children with a perspective on the passage of time.

We of the Royal City must continue to open our hearts to new traditions. Yet we must always remember that no tradition can exist of its own accord. Instead, and always, each of our Royal City traditions must be embraced and nurtured if they are to be kept alive and vibrant.

Don Benson, City of New Westminster Poet Laureate Emeritus

Results of spanking poll are scary Dear Editor I am astonished at the results of the polling for the question, “Should spanking children be illegal?” Hitting anyone of any age is assault, so I cannot believe that you claim 81 per cent believe spanking should be anything other than illegal.

Instead, I think your results have been artificially skewed by multiple votes from one individual or mass votes from some perverse religious group. If, in fact, the results truly represent the views of citizens of New Westminster, they scare me enough that I would have to consider leaving the city. Please tell me it’s not true!

Peter Spencer, New Westminster

‘Child poverty’ is family poverty Dear Editor Re: Hundreds of New West kids live in poverty, the Record, Dec. 3.

Your headline should have read “Hundreds of New West families live in poverty.” “Child poverty” is a euphemism for “family poverty.”

A child is dependent on its family for health and well-being; addressing “child poverty” means addressing societal poverty in general.

This should be obvious.

We are avoiding this reality by using this shallow pretence.

Andrew Phillips, Sapperton

safetynet2razorwire Shouldn’t that headline have read: “1 in 5 New West kids Suffer in Dire Need” ?

Far more accurate than that softpeddling “Hundreds”. Perhaps more moving?

I jest of course. Gauche to jape about the suffering of children, I know. But ‘pot calling kettle black’ is what ‘tsk tsking’ my observation would be given that all Record readers benefit from our cruel status quo and near universal defense of effectively token efforts at change ‘It’s their own fault they’re poor’. Nonsense, but as long as we bobble-head and shrug tacit agreement it serves our purpose.

Because, after all, next to having enough we are chiefly concerned with having more. More, at least, than some others. Just like how, in primary school, we all dread the possibility of being picked last, we are grateful not to be among those with least.

Come clean. You’re grateful that 1 in 5 families separate yours from being last.

That the suffering of thousands of innocents seems to you an acceptable price to pay for status distanced from the bottom of life’s barrel.

Especially since somebody else’s kid is paying the price.

Dave Lundy Now not that $130,000 would solve the entire problem, but wouldn’t it have been a better use of the city’s money to put those funds towards something like a breakfast / lunch programme in our elementary schools for kids in this situation, than standing 4 marine containers on end in a W down on the Pier Park and calling it art? It speaks to the priorities of some of the people with their hands on the purse strings of this city. safetynet2razorwire So true. Such is the bind citizens of New Westminster - and the province - find ourselves in.

On the one hand we have politicians from municipal up either wedded to big business or big labour. Those ‘not big’ are effectively on their own.

Our current council owes its comfychairs to big labour - and along with it’s provincial and federal brethren press, but not too forcefully, for a 50% raise in the minimum wage. (Not too forcefully because workers with union paypackets aren’t keen on having that chequer buying fewer of those yummy burgers’n’fries or Walmart whatnots.)

That same council isn’t beholden to our poorest poor - those on unindexed provincial pensions - and it shows in their priorities.

Priorities like the ‘Big W’ you so aptly pointed to as $130,000 of salt in the wounds, instead of food in the bellies, of our gravely disadvantaged.

Priorities like that multimillion dollar vanity piece called ‘The Anvil’ - that hosts the activities and interests of a wee elite fraction of our citizenry …

Perhaps it’s time our councillors walk their social conscience talk?

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“I do not feel as safe as I used to,” Harbick said. “I just noticed it this year.”

Six custodial positions have been cut across the district since 2009, according to CUPE president Marcel Marsolais.

He said it has also become commonplace, when custodians call in sick, for the district to bring in a replacement for only four hours instead of for a full, eight-hour shift.

“This occurs on a regular basis each week,” states a February 2013 letter to the board from CUPE that was re-presented Tuesday.

“This is unacceptable and shows that the board does not respect these members or value the work that these members do.”

Custodians at Tuesday’s meeting said the practice persists.

CUPE wants the district to restore at least three fulltime custodian positions

and to fully replace eighthour shifts when custodians are absent because of illnesses, vacation or other leaves.

Superintendent Pat Duncan said the district is constantly assessing its operations but isn’t currently looking at restoring any custodial positions.

That may change, however, when a brand new director of facilities comes on board in the NewYear.

“When he arrives, we’ll have a fresh set of eyes, and one of the things I’ll ask him to do is make sure we take a full look at how we manage our custodial services,” Duncan told the Record.

In the meantime, the superintendent said he doesn’t think New Westminster schools are any less safe than schools anywhere else in the province.

“I believe we have a very very strong custodial team, and I think they do a fantastic job of keeping our schools safe,” Duncan said.

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News Charged: Tyler James Harrison is facing several charges, including two counts of sexual assault, in connection with alleged incidents in May and June. Police are concerned there may be more victims who have yet to come forward.

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New Westminster police aren’t saying much about an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a minor that has led to charges against a local man.

Police announced last Wednesday that charges had been laid against New West resident Tyler James Harrison.The 36-year-old was arrested last month and formally charged on Nov. 25 with one count of procuring a person under 18 years, which carries a minimum sentence of five years in prison, according to the Criminal Code.

He was also charged with one count of receiving material or financial benefits from sexual services provided by a person under 18 years; one count of sexual interference; two counts of sexual assault and one count of assault.

The investigation into Harrison began back in June when police received

a complaint about the resident.The charges laid last week are a result of the recommendations investigators made to Crown counsel following the investigation, Acting Sgt. Jeff Scott told the Record.

“Because this matter is before the courts, we are unable to comment further,” Scott said in a release.

“However, investigators are concerned there may be other victims of Mr. Harrison and are asking anyone with information to contact us.”

Police confirmed the alleged offences took place in New Westminster. No information was provided regarding the victim because he or she is a minor.

Harrison is in custody at this time. His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 16 in New Westminster.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact New Westminster police at 604525-5411.

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The Caring Neighbours program is still in dire need of sponsors to make Christmas merrier for some local families.

Family Services of Greater Vancouver oversees the program, which matches sponsors with donors.The focus of the program is matching donors with local seniors and families in need.

“I still have about 40 families I haven’t matched and a big long waiting list,” said Patricia Steiner, coordinator of community education and development services. “We still have a big need for sponsors and/or donations.”

Last year, the program matched 155 families with donors. It’s expecting that number will be closer to 200 families this year.

So far this year, the Caring Neighbours program has done well matching seniors and smaller families, but the biggest challenge has been fulfilling the Christmas needs of larger families with five to eight people.While it can be overwhelming for people to sponsor a whole family, Steiner said donations allow the society to put together gifts for those larger families.

“It’s expensive if they are on their own or not in a group,” she said. “We can take

Giving back: Westminster Toyota employees, including (from left) Katie Hood, Barb Quon and Dasha Leneva, have sponsored two families as part of the Caring Neighbours program. Employees donate to the program, and the dealership matches those funds. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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How you can help others helping those in need New Westminster is known for being a generous community where residents and businesses help those in need – at Christmas and beyond.

The Record launched the Guide to Giving in 1996 as a way of connecting residents with local non-profits that could use their help, whether it was a few hours of their time, a cash donation or some specific items on a wish list. Here are some of the local non-profit organizations who could use a bit of assistance to carry on with their good works on a variety of different fronts including homelessness, youth and children, animals and the arts.

ARTS COUNCIL OF NEW WESTMINSTER What it does: The Arts Council of New

Westminster is the hub for the arts in New Westminster. It believes the arts are an imperative component in community building and facilitating cross-cultural understanding. It offers a wide variety of barrier-free access to arts activities and advocates for the arts in an effort to fulfill its mission of bringing the community together through the arts.

Christmas wishlist:

The ACNW is accepting donations to

a facility-improvement fund so it can increase the number of free and affordable events, classes and spaces it offers to the community.

Contact: Stephen Carl O’Shea, 604-525-3244, info@artscoun cilnewwest.org.

AUNT LEAH’S PLACE

What it does: Incorporated as a society in 1988, Aunt Leah’s Place helps prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless when they age out of the system and lose government support, and helps moth-

ers in need from losing custody of their children. Aunt Leah’s Place provides supported housing, pre-employment training and coaching in essential life skills, as well as programs for youth and moms who have aged out of foster care.

Christmas wish list:

You can help Aunt Leah’s mission of supporting foster youth this holiday season by purchasing a Christmas tree from one of their four charity tree lots (Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam and North Vancouver) or by making a donation directly through their website. Contact: auntleahs.org or call 604-525-1204.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, December 12 9:30 – 11:00 am Breakfast with Santa Centennial Community Centre

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Sunday, December 13 5:00 – 8:00 pm Family Christmas Dinner Queensborough Community Centre

Monday, December 14 No Council Meeting Wednesday, December 16 4:00 – 5:30 pm Sapperton Park Playground & Spray Park Open House Richard McBride Elementary School Gym

Saturday, December 19 6:30 – 8:00 pm Skate with Santa Moody Park Arena

PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS: STAY VISIBLE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS The City of New Westminster encourages pedestrians and cyclists to use high-visibility safety items during the winter months to make themselves more visible to drivers.

High visibility reflectors can be easily attached to clothing, backpacks or walkers and are a simple way to help promote the message of safety and visibility. Professional grade reflectors or reflective strips attached to your bag or clothing can mean the difference between being seen and being struck by a car.

Even with reflectors, please always keep in mind the following road safety tips: 1. Always cross the street at an intersection – jaywalking is illegal.

2. Obey all traffic signals at intersections.

3. Make eye contact with other road users and wait for cars to stop.

4. Assume drivers can’t see you.

5. Stop wearing headphones/using your cellphone when crossing a street.

Professional grade reflectors can be purchased at most work-wear retailers.

SAPPERTON PARK PLAYGROUND AND SPRAY PARK PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 Wednesday, December 16 4:00 – 5:30 pm Richard McBride Elementary School Gymnasium The City is holding a second open house to present options and receive feedback on a preferred plan for Sapperton Park Playground and Spray Park, located at 351 E. Columbia Street. The park options being presented were developed from the input provided by the community at the first open house and the kids’ design workshop in October 2015. We invite residents, students, park users and other people who have an interest in the community to attend this open house. We want your feedback, so please stop by and speak with us!

Please visit the New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation website at: www.newwestpcr.ca for more information.

HOW TO HELP REFUGEES IN NEW WESTMINSTER It is estimated that more than 100 Syrian refugees will settle in New Westminster between December 1st and February 28th.

To date, the city has received 49 Privately Sponsored Syrian Refugees, which is the second highest number by municipality in the British Columbia.

Businesses, organizations and residents have inquired as to how they can welcome the refugees to the community and assist them in settlement and integration. The City has prepared information which can be found on the City’s website. This information lists ways to make a donation, volunteer one’s time as an interpreter or mentor, as well as ways of providing accommodation, employment, food, products, and services.

For more information, please visit www.newwestcity.ca

CENTURY HOUSE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Volunteer dishwashers needed for the Connections Café located in Century House.

The Café serves delicious and nutritious hot lunch entrees and refreshments Monday to Friday. Training will be provided on the commercial dishwasher. Only once a week commitment required. Excellent opportunity to work in a team environment, gain valuable kitchen experience and support the food service program. Must be reliable, friendly, and able to stand for periods of time.

For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Liz Twaites 604-519-1023 or email, ltwaites@newwestcity.ca

OUR CITY 2041: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON HOUSING IS NOW ONLINE

For more information on any of these events, please visit www.newwestcity.ca/events

What kinds of housing are best suited in your neighbourhood? Where in your neighbourhood should higher density housing be located to support services and amenities? How can each neighbourhood include different kinds of housing so people have options? These are the kinds of questions we are exploring during the OUR CITY Community Conversation on Housing and we want to hear from you! No decisions have been made yet. Your feedback will help guide the future of your neighbourhood!

Please visit www.newwestcity.ca/ourcity to take our interactive survey.

Staff Contact: Lynn Roxburgh, lroxburgh@newwestcity.ca or 604-515-3805.

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Help New West groups helping those in need Continued from page 11 BLIND BEGINNINGS

What it does: Founded in 2008, Blind Beginnings is a New Westminster based, charitable organization serving B.C. children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families. In addition to play groups, clubs, workshops, and leadership programs for blind children from birth to 19 years of age, it offers support groups and workshops for parents, family community discovery outings and family summer adventure camps.

Christmas wish list: Blind Beginnings’ Christmas wish is for key business sponsorships for its 2016 gala dinner and auction fundraiser, which helps raise essential revenues for its programs and build community awareness and support. Next year’s gala is set for April 9.

Contact: Shawn Marsolais at 604-434-7243 or shawn@blindbeginnings.ca.

For more information go to www.blindbeginnings.ca.

FOOD BANK

What it does: The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food and related assistance to those in need. Each week, 26,500 people access the society’s services (including some in New West) through 14 distribution locations and partnerships with close to 100 community agencies. Twenty per cent of its

members are children and 19 per cent are seniors.

Christmas Wish list: The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society appreciates donations of food, funds and time. For every dollar donated, it’s able to purchase at least $3 worth of food. For food donations the food bank is on the lookout for the following high-protein, whole grain, lower sodium (salt), lower sugar items: canned fish or meats; canned beans, kidney beans, black beans and chickpeas; 100 per cent nut butters; pasta; rice; canned vegetables; pasta sauces; canned fruit packed in its own juice or water; whole grain breakfast cereals; and hearty soups, stews and chilis.

Contact: Greater Vancouver Food Bank, 1150 Raymur Ave., Vancouver, BC V6A 3T2 or 604-876-3601. To volunteer, donate food or funds or get more information, visit www. foodbank.bc.ca

KIDSPORT NEW WESTMINSTER

What it does: KidSport New West is part of a national organization that

reduces financial barriers facing families by providing funding for registration fees for organized sports.

Fees are climbing higher each year but KidSport believes in the positive benefits the #giftofsport can provide local kids.

Christmas wish list: Cash donations.

Contact: You can donate directly to New Westminster kids through www.KidSport.ca.

For info on the New West chapter, a volunteer-run committee, email info@kidsportnewwest. ca or call 778-388-3930.

LOOKOUT EMERGENCY AID SOCIETY

What it does: Lookout provides a continuum of lowbarrier housing for homeless and under-housed individuals from the North Shore to Abbotsford, including a number of services in New West. Its services include outreach workers out on the street, drop-in centres for food and connection

to services, homeless shelters, transition housing and supportive housing.

Christmas wish list: At Christmas, Lookout is short on new clothing items (tags on) for presents, medium-sized jackets and sweaters. It gives out 1,500 gifts each year to its clients in housing. Donations of new underwear and socks, as well as gently-used pants in sizes 30 to 34 are also appreciated.

Year-round, Lookout’s wish list includes: cold and wet weather

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HONOUR HOUSE

What it does: Provides a free-of-charge, temporary home, in New Westminster, for members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans and emergency services personnel and their families as they travel to receive medical care and treatment in the Metro Vancouver area.

Christmas wish list: Gardening tools; maintenance tools; cleaning products; kitchen supplies; bathroom supplies; new pillows; video games; games consoles; LED soft light lightbulbs; office supplies; financial donations; and volunteers.

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Continued from page 11 donations of anything – $10, $20.We put it together and we will make it happen for them.”

While there are still a few families with two or three family members waiting to be matched with sponsors, there are a considerable number of six-, seven- and eight-member families still needing to be matched.

“That’s where donations really come in handy.

We can give them gift cards too,” Steiner said. “Most of those bigger families, you can imagine what they’re asking for are boots and jackets, diapers. It’s not even asking for toys mostly.

Mostly with the bigger families, they just need the basics.”

The Caring Neighbours program attempts to match larger business with bigger families, but has noticed some businesses are also

Contact: Craig Longstaff, general manager, at 778-3974399. Donations can be mailed to Honour House Society, 509 St. George St., New Westminster, B.C., V3L 1L1. More info at www.honour house.ca.

having to scale back their contributions this year.

“People who are returning as sponsors are also having to pare down a little,” Steiner said. “For instance, maybe they had a family of four last year and they asked for a two or a three. I think whatever is happening is affecting all of us, the donors and the recipients.”

Family Services of Greater Vancouver began administering the Caring Neighbours hamper program three years ago, after another local organization was no longer able to offer the program.Year-round, Family Services offers a range of services for youth and families.

To contribute to the Caring Neighbours program, contact Family Services of Greater Vancouver at 604525-9144 extension 3659 or email caringneighbours@ fsgv.ca.

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HEAD TO THE MASSEY THEATRE for the Langley Ukulele Ensemble’s Themes of Christmas concert, Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.

Tickets: $20,. $15 and $10, 604-5215050 or www. ticketsnw.ca.

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From Cohen to Celts, music abounds

CELEBRATE THE MUSIC OF LEONARD COHEN at Chelsea Hotel, onstage an Anvil Centre Theatre.The show runs Dec. 8 to 13 at 7:30 p.m., and has additional matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13.

Tickets are $40 for adults and $30 for seniors and students. For tickets, call 604-521-5050.

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TUNE INTO SOME LOVELY MUSIC when Caelestra performs a Celtic Christmas concert at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Caelestra’s concert features yuletide music performed by voice, flute, harp, guitar, hand drums and cello.Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $10 for children.

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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND Theresa McManus

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Community Wishlists: Everything from toilet paper to coffee Continued from page 13 items (coats, blankets, socks, scarves etc.); toiletries; items for the shelter, such as men’s sweat pants, gently used clothing for men and women, toothbrushes and travel-sized toiletries; work-related items such as work boots, jeans, heavy-duty gloves and bus tickets; and items to help folks get set up in a new home, such as bedding, cleaning supplies and bath and kitchen items.

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LOWER MAINLAND PURPOSE SOCIETY FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES

What it does: A non-profit agency incorporated under the Society Act in 1983, Purpose now has more than 120 employees providing a variety of social, health and educational programs to Lower Mainland communities, including an independent high school, family and youth services, a number of licensed child care facilities and HIV/ HepC programs. It provides services to approximately 2,000 children, youth and families each year. For the past 24 years, the society has offered a hamper program for individuals and families involved in its programs.

Christmas wish list: Food or grocery gift cards; personal hygiene products; and printers.

The society is putting together gift bags for men and women and welcomes chocolates, men’s gloves, mittens, socks, scarves and underwear. Food and cash donations are appreciated year-round.

Contact: Lynda FletcherGordon – 604-526-2522 or info@purposesociety.org.

MASSEY THEATRE

What it does: Massey Theatre entertains an average of 100,000 people annually, hosts an average 215 performances and events, and contributes to many programs and services that assist in the sustainability of local organizations and community activities.

Christmas wish list: Donate $1 for every year you have enjoyed the Massey Theatre or purchase gift certificates for tickets to future Massey Theatre events.

Contact: www.massey theatre.com or 604-517-5900.

MONARCH PLACE

What it does: Women In Need Gaining Strength – WINGS – offers Monarch Place, an emergency first-stage shelter for women and children, Chrysalis Place second-stage house, outreach support services and other community programs.

Christmas wish list:

Monarch Place welcomes items such as towels and face cloths, dish towels and dish cloths, birthday cards and gift bags, boxes of chocolates or Christmas candy, pantry goods, coffee, office supplies, deodorant, makeup, nail polish, tampons, umbrellas and large Rubbermaid and Tupperware containers.

Contact: 604-521-1888 or visit www.monarchplace.org.

The society provides feeding stations at various locations for feral cats, offers a trap/neuter/ release program, promotes public awareness of animal welfare problems designed to further and ensure the fair and proper treatment of animals and provides financial assistance to low-income pet owners for veterinary and other costs, when funds are available.

Christmas wish list:

Cat food and treats; bleach; eco-friendly laundry soap (not tested on animals); ecofriendly dish soap (not tested on animals); paper towels; AA batteries; computer paper; postage stamps. The society also asks all cat lovers to ensure their pets are spayed/neutered and contact the group if they need financial assistance with this cost Contact: Gail Beau, presi-

dent, at abigailbeau@icloud. com. You can reach the humane society at 604-524-6447 or rchs-inquiries@rchs.bc.ca, find more information at rchs.bc.ca or on Facebook. Donations can be mailed to Royal City Humane Society at PO Box 47243, Royal City PO, New Westminster, BC V3L 0A5.

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variety of services to people in need including a Saturday morning brunch, a community lunch on Sundays after its regular church service, and produce distribution every Wednesday.

The Salvation Army provides brand new beds to low-income individuals for a reduced price through a Sweet Dreams program.

What it does: Provides a

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NEW WESTMINSTER FAMILY PLACE

What it does: Family Place offers parent education programs, support groups, volunteer programs and free dropins (including playtime, crafts and snack time) for children and their parents. It offers drop-in programs Monday to Friday at its main location at 93 Sixth St. It also operates a drop-in at Lord Kelvin Elementary School on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. (while school is in session) and at the Hospitality Project at Shiloh Sixth Avenue United Church on food bank days.

Christmas wish list: Apple juice, toilet paper and volunteers for the playroom.

Contact: 604-520-3666.

NEW WESTMINSTER FIREFIGHTERS’ CHARITABLE SOCIETY

What it does: Works to improve life in New Westminster by raising awareness and/or funds through fundraisers such as the Christmas tree chipping, Canucks Alumni charity hockey game and many more events.

The society’s 90-plus members are continually volunteering their time for causes within the community to help those who are in need.

Christmas wish list: This Christmas, the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society is collecting new unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items and donations that will be distributed within New Westminster.

Contact: Glenbrook Fire Hall at 1 East Sixth Ave. or 604519-1000. To see what events are coming up check out the event calendar on the city’s website at www.newwestcity. ca.

ROYAL CITY HUMANE SOCIETY:

What it does: Founded in 1994 to deal with the pet overpopulation problem in New Westminster, the Royal City Humane Society operates a shelter where volunteers provide care for injured, stray and abandoned cats; other animals are housed in foster homes. All animals are tested for disease, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and tattooed or microchipped.

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Community Pitch in with volunteer time, or donate some cash Continued from page 16 Christmas wish list: The Salvation Army is seeking to raise $250,000 through its annual Christmas kettle campaign. Cash (and even cheques) can be deposited in kettles around New Westminster and the Tri-Cities.

The dream gift is a one-tonne truck for the Sweet Dreams program, so it doesn’t have to use the same truck currently used to transport produce.

Contact: 604-521-0363 or drop by 325 Sixth St.

ST. BARNABAS CHURCH

What it does: Provides a variety of outreach programs including a community lunch and an emergency food cupboard. St. Barnabas also holds community events such as its annual Christmas Day dinner and its annual Posada, which includes a candlelit parade around the neighbourhood, a Mexican meal and piñatas for the kids.

Christmas Wish list: St. Barnabas welcomes donations for its Posada meal, such as hot chocolate, baked

sweets, as well as candies and small toys to stuff in the piñatas. It also appreciates items such as socks, underwear and goodies for men, ladies and children, toiletries and toys for kids – items that can be stuffed into the small gift bags that will be handed out at the church’s Christmas Day dinner.

Contact: Call the church office at 604526-6646 or drop by 1010 Fifth Ave., Tuesday to Friday between 10 a.m. and noon.

UNION GOSPEL MISSION

What it does: The Union Gospel Mission in New Westminster offers a full breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by soup and other food later in the morning. The meal is the mission’s first point of contact with individuals and helps them make a connection that allows them to move people toward life skills, recovery

meetings, counselling and other programs.

Christmas wish list: Cash donations and coffee are always appreciated, as are deodorant, socks, underwear and razors for men and women. Volunteers are always welcome.

Contact: 604-5258989 or 658 Clarkson St.

VEATA

What it does: Founded in 2008, VEATA (Volunteer Education and Assistance Team for Animals) is a New Westminster-based registered charity that assists both individuals and other animal rescue groups across Metro Vancouver, and other regions when possible. Its mandate is to educate the public on the humane treatment of animals, responsible pet ownership, disaster preparedness, and other related topics; to assist needy pet owners in caring for their pets by providing spays/neuters and other

necessary care; to provide temporary care and shelter for animals in event of emergency or disaster; and to provide short-term foster care for animals of people in crisis or transition.

Wish list: Foster homes for pets of people in crisis; volunteers for community events and fundraising; assistance with preparing educational materials; donations to assist low-income pet owners. VEATA also requests that you don’t give live animals as a Christmas gift – give a stuffed animal, picture or certificate and adopt (don’t buy) the pet after the holidays Contact: Cheryl Rogers, president at petsRpeople2@shaw.ca or reach VEATA at 604-457-3662 or veata society@gmail.com. You can follow VEATA on Facebook and mail donations to Box 31, 667 Columbia St., New Westminster, B.C., V3M 1A8.

WESTMINSTER HOUSE

What it does: Westminster House offers a long-term residential recovery centre for women who are recovering from addictions.

Christmas wish list: Socks, umbrellas, rain boots, rain jackets, gloves, Starbucks gift cards, and bedding sets, pillows and duvets for single beds. The big-ticket items on this year’s wish list are a stacking washer and dryer and a couple of single beds. Financial donations are always appreciated.

Contact: Susan or Kristy at 604-524-5633 or send donations to Westminster House, 228 Seventh St., New Westminster, V3M 3K3.

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What it does: You Wear It Well – Just for Grads is dedicated to helping New Westminster and Burnaby students find grad outfits – at no cost – that make them look and feel their best.

Christmas wish list: Cash donations, gently used formal wear – gowns, shoes, jewelry, purses, accessories.

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Kelly Friesen from Seniors Services Society, left, and Jeff Symons, a department manager with the London Drugs in Westminster Centre, check out the Santa for Seniors tree, where people can pick up a Christmas wish list of a local senior and help ensure they’re not forgotten over the holidays.

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The Seniors Services Society isn’t ready to pull the plug on a program that brought smiles to the faces of 242 local seniors last Christmas.

The society normally partners with a for-profit organization that does a lot of the work to make the program happen, but when it suddenly learned those services wouldn’t be provid-

ed this year the Seniors Services Society decided run the Santa for Seniors program on its own to ensure local seniors aren’t forgotten this Christmas.

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Community Santa for Seniors Continued from page 19 Christmas.”

Christmas trees are set up at three locations in New West – London Drugs in Westminster Centre (555 Sixth St.);Your Dollar Store with More (811 Carnarvon St.); and the Save-OnFoods in Sapperton (#200270 East Columbia St.).

Trees will be in place until Dec. 21.

“Go to one of the stores, grab an ornament off the tree, shop for the suggestion and then leave the gift at customer service,” Friesen said. “We have volunteers ready in the wings to do the rest.They’ll take care of the bagging and wrapping, and also deliveries.”

Supporting a senior through the Santa for Seniors program isn’t an onerous task, and it doesn’t have to break the bank. A small gift and a Christmas card can go a long way to making a senior feel appreciated over the holidays.

“We are looking for Christmas treats, toiletries for men and women, toques, scarves, hats are big ones. Cookies, tea – something so you can have a little treat but your toes are also cozy,” Friesen said of some of the gift ideas. “The point is to make sure they are remembered. It doesn’t have to be lavish.”

The Seniors Services Society welcomes support for its Santa for Seniors program, but it also encourages community members to think of seniors they know over the holidays.

“The holiday can be a lonely time for people,” Friesen said. “If you have older neighbours that are more isolated, think about your neighbours.”

Year-round, the Seniors Services Society provides a range of services for seniors including Meals on Wheels, grocery shopping, support calls and tax clinics. Donation and volunteers are always welcome.To help, call 604-520-6621.

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Everything likeable about the Boxster remains, just with a bigger heart to motivate things.

Environment:

It’s the ultimate Boxster. As accolades go, that’s a doozie – for a long time both the Boxster and Cayman have been thought of as Porsche’s real sportscars, with the 911 lengthened and stretched into something of a grand tourer.

Not that the 911 wasn’t faster on the racetrack.

Porsche was very careful not to let their entrylevel mid-engined model step on the toes of the icon. If you were a fan of the brand, it was more than a little frustrating: were we getting the best car Porsche could engineer, or just the most profitable line-up they could sell?

Well, now they’ve done it. They’ve finally dropped the 911’s 3.8L flat-six into a mid-engined configuration and said to heck with the lap times. The Cayman GT4 and the Boxster Spyder are both as hard-core as you can get, manual-only machines designed to stir the senses.

With the Spyder, the emotional stirring bit gets even better as the top comes off. Eventually – more on that in a bit. On a rare sunny week in November, we opened the roof and throttle to see whether a new king Porsche can be crowned.

What few options this $100,000 convertible has are limited to contrasting stitching for the seats, and Bi-Xenon headlights on the outside.

That’s it – this is as Spartan as a single apple for lunch.

Happily, the Boxster’s got some pretty reasonable cabin space, and if the cupholders are next to useless, the glovebox is pretty good. The spacious front trunk is as good as any 911s, and there is extra hidden storage underneath the large rear clamshell, though you have to partially open the roof to get at it.

Performance:

Design:

And the question most of you are asking: “Who cares?

What about the drive?”

The Spyder sharpens up the venom further with functional aerodynamic tweaks to the front and rear fascias, standard 20” Carrera-style wheels, a lowered suspension, and a sleek back deck that’s even more Carrera GT when the top is down.

Well first, let’s get that top down. In an MX-5, it’s a twosecond manual turn and squash; with a normal Boxster, it’s a power-folding one-touch that’s quick and easy. The Spyder is a blend of the worst bits of both: first, open the electronic latch; next, get out of the car and release the two buttress latches (this can take a bit of a struggle); then, manually fold the top into the space, taking care to tuck everything properly into the confined space; last, move the tabletop-sized clamshell into place, taking care not to get anything misaligned.

It looks great, although with the minimalist fabric top deployed and twin rear buttresses attached, this is definitely a machine intended to be driven topless frequently. On the West Coast, that’s tricky, and for more than one reason.

It can take five minutes, it can take fifteen. It’s not the sort of thing you want to be wrestling with during a sudden squall. Happily, the alternative to fiddling with the roof is just to go faster, and at this, the Spyder is an absolute beast.

Reworked several years ago, both the Cayman and Boxster have really evolved into their lines. Rather than being entry-level in any meaningful way, they’re like baby supercars, shrunken versions of the V10-powered Carrera GT.

The six-speed manual shifter is better than the 911’s seven-speed stick, and bolting it to the 3.8L engine just makes things even better. This is as easy a manual car to drive through traffic as any, with plenty of low-end power for you to lazily upshift early and downshift late.

Inside, the Spyder is remarkable more for what it doesn’t come with than what it does. There’s no dual-clutch PDK option.

There’s no dual-zone climate control. There’s no satellite navigation. You have to pay extra for leather seats.

The flat six, a direct-injection allaluminum affair, makes 375hp and 310lb-ft of torque. It’s the defining characteristic of the Spyder – while the car is lighter, this car is all about the bigger, lustier engine, and it pulls, pulls, pulls hard to redline. The gears are racetrack long, so your chance to dance to redline in third and fourth shouldn’t happen in the public sphere, but if you’re going to track your Boxster from time to time, it’ll absolutely fly.

Everything likeable about the Boxster remains, just with a bigger heart to motivate things. Turn-in is sharp and direct, a livelier, more reactive experience than your average 911 drive. Grip is incredible, well above 1.0g.

The flaps open on the sports exhaust to snap and growl and backfire on lift-throttle.

With the top up, visibility isn’t great, but most of the sound and fury is still there. With the top down, following the curves of a coastal road, it’s sheer bliss, the kind of elemental experience every Porsche should deliver.

Leave Sport+ alone and handle your own heel-toe downshifting, and the Spider starts to make perfect sense.

Porsche aren’t going to make very many of these and yes, it’s more difficult to live with than the standard Boxster. That doesn’t mean it isn’t special.

Features:

Not much; should be the subheader on this column. The Spyder comes with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and other basics you’d expect from an entry-level compact car. No heated seats though, no climate control, nor memory position seats. Big deal: just buy gloves and a hat and don’t let anyone else borrow it.

Running on premium fuel, and preferably the 94 octane you only get at Chevron stations, the Spider gets a best economy of 13.3L/100kms city and 9.9L/100kms highway. Like most Porsches, it’ll actually do it, and it’ll hit the highway rating with ease.

Green Light:

Great looks; phenomenal balance and power; feels like the Boxster experience we’ve wanted all along

Stop Sign:

Overly complicated top; very thin standard features; high price tag

The Checkered Flag:

Outstanding to drive, slightly fiddly to drive everyday, wonderful when conditions are right. One last thrill before turbocharging marches through Porsche’s lineup.

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This has always been a favourite time of year for us with a wonderful mixture of things that make up this season of Christmas.

The sights, the sounds, the smells, the tastes, the words, the music, the memories – it is a time, for many people, of remembering.

Of all the thousands of stories we’ve told, from classical to eclectic to local, people have always enjoyed accounts of New Westminster’s Christmases taken from earlier decades of the community.What happened? What were the celebrations like? What was the same as today and what was different? How was the season described?

At Christmas 1858, just a few months before New Westminster was founded,Victoria was very active.

There were many people in town who would be inte-

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gral to the work and development on the mainland.

From the Victoria paper, the British Colonist, we read the following: “May the old and new pioneers enjoy the day in that cosmopolitan spirit which will render the Christmas of ’58 ever memorable in this distant outpost of civilization.”

In 1864 in New Westminster, the British Columbian newspaper took time off in this season and announced their intentions with a note: “As we take Christmas week for a holiday, the British Columbian will not be issued on Wednesday or Saturday next.We take this opportunity of wishing our readers, one and all, a Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear.”

For Christmas of 1888, the local paper presented some lengthy articles on the season and what it means.

One article starts off: “Although theYule festival proper is past, there seems

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The number of good things that are disposed of even in our city is something wonderful.There seems to be an idea that the most important festival of the year can only be observed by the unwonted consumption of eatables and drinkables, which we are ready to admit is not an objectionable notion.”

There we have a few comments from the thousands available from the Christmas season in this town. Of course there are many others with a broader reach that, for many individuals and families, are vital pieces of their holiday traditions.

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Holy Eucharist Church has lost a beloved member of its church community with the recent passing of Wally Komaryk.

Komaryk, a longtime parishioner and volunteer chef for Holy Eucharist Cathedral’s monthly perogy dinner, passed away Nov. 17, just days before his 78th birthday. He’s being remembered by friends and family for his love of life and hard-working personality.

“Wally absolutely loved being with people,” stated an obituary posted on the church’s website. “He loved his parish community, and it was important for him to involve people and make them feel welcome within the church.The perogy suppers were all about fellowship for Wally. He believed in serving through his work in the community, and he served with tremendous dedication.”

Komaryk spoke to the Record about the program, when it was featured in a 2013 issue of the paper.

Along with a team of volunteers, he helped prepare about 6,000 perogies for the monthly perogy supper and said the best part was seeing people satisfying their appetite and going home happy.

“I just love cooking,” he told the Record. “I guess because I did a lot of cooking for myself at home. My wife wouldn't do this, the perogy-making, so I'd make the perogies, and I volunteered here once and never stopped.”

SANTA NEEDS YOUR NAME An item in the Dec. 3 Around Town column about the Fraternal Order of Eagles #20 New Westminster ladies auxiliary Christmas party, on Friday, Dec. 11 mentioned that pre-registration is required but failed to include contact information. Because Santa will be bringing gifts for the kids, if you’re planning to take the kids you need to provide their age, gender and name to Marge Ashdown at 604-838-2675 or marjorieam@shaw.ca. Space is limited for the event that takes place from 3 to 6 p.m., at 707 12th St. and is open to kids up to 12 years of age.

Attendees will enjoy a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus., Ralph the Elf and Happy andYappy balloon clowns.

WESTMINSTER HOUSE RAISES FUNDS ONLINE Westminster House is going online to raise funds for its educational offerings.

The long-term residential treatment centre for women will be raising funds for its programs through an online auction that runs from noon on Thursday, Dec. 10 (today) to 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

“Lots has happened at Westminster House over the past 12 months,” said Susan Hogarth, development assistant, in an email to the Record. “The most newsworthy would be the implementation of the education bursaries for all clients who complete the full continuum of care.The continuum is including the eightweek aftercare group called On-Going Recovery. In addition, those who complete and use the bursary (and complete the course) are then encouraged to apply for the once per year Douglas College Women Do Recover Award of Distinction – an education bursary awarded to the client who writes the most compelling two-page essay.”

This award, funded in part by Douglas College and Westminster House for up to $5,000, is for one year of post-secondary education at Douglas College.

You can check out the online auction at westminster house2015.eflea.ca.

CHURCH ON HUNT FOR A DONKEY If you happen to have a donkey to spare, St. Barnabas Church wants to hear from you.

Community members are invited to attend the church’s annual Posada on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.

“This is a candlelit parade around the neighbourhood, looking for a place for Mary and Joseph to have their baby.We have a lady who is expecting to deliver her little girl exactly on the 25th.

But we are still looking for a donkey!” Reverend Emilie Smith said in an email to the Record. “Seriously, we will be serving a Mexican meal that night, so we are looking for a few ingredients still (hot chocolate, sweet baked things, etc.), and we are looking for candies and small toys to stuff our pinatas.”

If you’d like to help out St. Barnabas or get more info about the Posada, call the church office at 604526-6646 or drop by 1010 Fifth Ave.,Tuesday to Fri-

a mix of Christmas information, images, stories, historical items, and seasonal readings that have been used in Historical Society evenings over the past decades in this month’s presentation, which takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. “Included will be interesting references to early Christmases in New Westminster from the city’s first in 1859, others in the 1870s, 80s, and 90s, up into the 1900s with a few notes

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TAKE A LOOK BACK AT CHRISTMASES PAST The New Westminster Historical Society is sharing stories of Christmases past in this month’s presentation.

The topic of this month’s presentation is A Christmas Collection: Local Stories and Requested Favourites.

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from the 1940s. Also in the presentation will be a few readings of traditional materials that add to the heritage traditions of the season,” said a press release about the event. “This will be a fun way to get a break from the hustle and bustle of this time of year, while adding a bit of local history to your holidays.”

The presentation is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Send items for Around Town to Theresa at tmcmanus@ newwestrecord.ca or find her on Twitter, @theresamcmanus.

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t’s a world away from the rush of a busy hospital, but for Dr. Steven Blyth some things don’t change – like providing top-notch patient care based on rigorous education and training with a focus on comfort and professionalism.

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The facility has a crew of health professionals that offer a wide spectrum of services, including a compounding pharmacy, holistic nutrition, pain management and much more, under the oversight of owner Dr. Allana Polo.

Blyth says he’s been thrilled to take up a role in the clinic offering a number of cosmetic medicine procedures for patients from New Westminster and around the region.

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a professionalism that I’ve carried with me. Clients see that difference. ” He says ongoing education and involvement is part of that - he’s currently completing a fellowship in anti-aging, regenerative and functional medicine, and has been a medical director with the B.C. Emergency Health Services the last four years.

He encourages people to consider coming in for a *DE?;a=I=!DE =D 2E( D;= FDA' IGD;= ^#I=-? I9I!aIGa'L and to check out the clinic itself.

“This is a very different kind of space and so far being here has been wonderful. The way the clinic is set up, it’s just a beautiful environment, there’s so many services here and it’s great to be part of that team. We are all very customer- and client-centred in terms of how we approach our different specialties, and there’s something here for everyone.”

PHOTO: Dr. Steven Blyth of Polo Health + Longevity Centre

711 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC 604.544.POLO (7656) www.polohealth.com

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RETHINK REAL ESTATE

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ome. It’s a word that means different things to different people, from the space we live in and the people we share it with, to the community and neighbours around us. For Darcy Schlechtleitner and her team at ReThink Real Estate, “home” is the heart and soul of everything they do, and the guiding principle that shapes their unique approach to realty.

“That’s what it’s all about – we take the time to listen to people: what do they want, what are their goals, what does ‘home’ mean for them? We are not in the business of just selling buildings. We sell lifestyles.”

Darcy’s innovative approach to real estate is aptly summed up in the company’s name, which was chosen =D A'0'*= I C'A!D( D% $'E;!E'aZ OA'K=#!Ec!E$N =#' A'Ia '?=I=' !E(;?=AZJ .#'E =#' )HHg FIAc'= ?aD^K(D^E led to a cool housing market for a period of time, ?#' ?C'E= =!F' A'K'9Ia;I=!E$ =#' =AI(!=!DEIa !E(;?=AZ approaches and considering ways to update and modernize her own methods.

The effort has paid off in spades, as her business and client base has grown year over year since.

“There’s no one else that does what we do, “It’s not just dollars and as well as we do it.

We cover everything: cents, it’s about people. we come in and we Every single day, it’s see what needs to be about people.” done to maximize the presentation. That might be gardening work, it might be

painting, it might be decorating, and we bring in the people to do that.”

But it’s not just about making the sale; it’s about FIc!E$ =#' '\C'A!'E*' I? ?=A'??K%A'' I? CD??!Ga' %DA the clients, and going the extra mile to help at every step.

“We’ve had older clients, for example, who maybe don’t have help with getting things packed up – we 2E( I ^IZ =D #'aC ^!=# =#I=LN ?#' ?I!(J OW=-? ED= e;?= dollars and cents, it’s about people. Every single day, it’s about people.”

That philosophy holds true in the way she approaches the leadership of her business, too.

“We work as a team here, we all work on the ?IF' 2a'?J W ^IE= '9'AZDE' !E =#' ='IF =D #I9' =#I= 0'\!G!a!=Z =D #I9' I (IZ D%% ^!=# =#'!A %IF!a!'?L =D G' able to deal with an emergency when it comes up and to know that each one of us knows as much about that property and those clients as they do and we can step

in to help each other. We all have families, and we’re all a family here, too. That’s a priority.”

Being part of the bigger New Westminster community is another way in which “home” plays a part in her business – and it’s something that she never takes for granted.

“It is wonderful to be in this city. It’s a dream to be here, in this community. I live here, and I love being able to focus on this city. It’s booming and new people IA' FD9!E$ #'A' IE( 2E(!E$ I *DFF;E!=Z =D ?'==a' !E %DA =#' aDE$K='AFLN ?#' ?I!(J O.' IA' $AI='%;a IE( $!9' back constantly.”

That has included fundraising efforts such as a decision to donate $1,000 from every sale last spring to a local community organization, something they’ll be repeating in the spring of 2016.

“It makes you feel good, and more than that, it’s important. This is our home, and home to our clients and we want it to be a wonderful place.”

PHOTO: Forward/Centre: Darcy Schlechtleitner and her team at ReThink Real Estate

ReThink Real Estate Keller Williams Elite Realty 604.783.1250 www.teamrethink.com

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE

SAVE-ON-FOODS SAPPERTON

T

he world has changed a lot since 1915.

But the cornerstones that Save-On-Foods was founded on – innovation, operational excellence, quality products, community involvement and incredible customer service – are as important today I? =#'Z ^'A' +HH Z'IA? I$DL ^#'E =#' *DFCIEZ 2A?= began.

For Michael Huhn, store manager at the company’s Sapperton location, that means keeping a strong focus on both the tried-and-true basics while also paving the way with cutting-edge technology, all aimed at providing the same high level of service and product that has made Save-On-Foods such a success story in B.C. “We pride ourselves on operational excellence, it’s one of our pillars. That’s from the supply chain to the store level: delivering the right product to the customer, on a consistent basis, with excellence in their service, selection, the store, everything across the board,” said Michael Huhn, store manager for the company’s Sapperton location in New Westminster.

“This is really exciting Huhn says much of for us … we love that that comes down to the team members we are innovative and – a group he calls pushing forward with a dedicated family, new opportunities.” many of whom have several decades of service with the company. But it’s also the company’s

constant evolution to keep pace with the changing needs of customers, be it with new specialty offerings and departments, or – most recently – providing new and easier ways for people to shop.

“Our online shopping went live here at our Sapperton location in August – we service all of New Westminster and the south side of Burnaby,” said Huhn. “This is really exciting for us – the level of customer service it brings to the community is wonderful. We love that we are innovative and pushing forward with new opportunities, not to mention the many jobs that have been created as a result.”

Huhn explains that customers simply sign up online at shopsaveonfoods.com, and place their order for delivery (for as low as $4.95) or free for pickup.

Personal shoppers are onsite at 4 a.m., collecting and bagging the orders, which are then sent out for delivery based on a time chosen by the customer, or set aside for pickup. At the Sapperton location, the pickup involves pulling into an underground parking lot and then calling into a special customer service line – a staff member then brings the groceries down and puts them in the customer’s trunk.

“It’s very convenient,” he said. “There’s many advantages: it’s time saving for busy families, it’s easier for seniors that may not be as mobile, or for new mothers. They don’t have to make the trip into

the store, it’s all done for them.”

Huhn says that Save-On-Foods is currently the most progressive company in Western Canada in the grocery ecommerce business.

As well, the company’s ongoing community involvement and fundraising is a point of pride for the Sapperton location and the company as a whole.

The store has been the lead sponsors for the 2014 New Westminster Santa Claus Parade, the 12th Street Music Festival and the Chamber of Commerce Junior Youth Excellence Award, as well as a main sponsor for Sapperton Days, Hyack football team, the New Westminster Hyack Ambassadors program, and the Last Door Recovery Centre.

“The philosophy of what this company is all about is from top to bottom – it really is a family, and we all have such a sense of pride over what we do. Our aD*I=!DE #'A' e;?= '\'FCa!2'? =#I= %DA F'J .'-A' I friendly store, our staff live in this community, we work hard, we go the extra mile. That’s what it’s all about.”

PHOTO: Michael Huhn, Sapperton Save-On-Foods Store Manager

200-270 East Columbia St., New Westminster, BC 604.523.2581 www.saveonfoods.com

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE

QUEEN’S PARK PET HOSPITAL

D

r. Manju Arora had a guiding philosophy when she opened Queen’s Park Pet Hospital: to create a full service veterinary hospital that was Fear Free for dogs, cats, and the families who love them. So far, she’s met that goal – many of the pets they’ve treated aren’t just unafraid, they’re downright excited to be visiting.

“We’ve had clients walking by, not even coming for an appointment, and their dogs are pulling at their leashes to get to the door,” she said with a laugh.

“That’s really wonderful for us, to see that, and to know we’re doing something different, something that makes it a better experience for the pets and their owners.”

Arora, who graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2000, says she gives credit to leading veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker, who coined the phrase “Fear Free.”

“I’ve met him and heard him speak and it just clicked. It just made sense,” she said. “There are many veterinary hospitals that provide excellent care. But there’s something different going on here, and I’m so “There’s something proud of my team different going on here, and the environment and I’m so proud of that we’re creating. what we’re creating.”

That “something different” includes small but important features that,

put together, create a calming and welcoming environment. This includes things like non-slip 0DDA!E$L F;?!* =#I= ^I? *A'I='( ?C'*!2*IaaZ =D lessen animal anxiety, canine and feline calming pheromones that are diffused throughout the clinic, gentle sedation, non-slip yoga mats for pets to stand on and more.

“Even our exam rooms have been built and designed ?C'*!2*IaaZ =D *A'I=' I ]'IA ]A'' 'E9!ADEF'E=LN ?#' says, noting that exam tables can be folded away and IE!FIa? *IE G' '\IF!E'( DE =#' 0DDAL !% G'!E$ a!%='( up on a high surface makes them anxious. They also encourage “fun only” social visits, so that pets don’t associate the clinic with examinations or medical procedures.

Pets can be brought by for a treat and to say hello at any time – and yes, that includes pets that aren’t even patients yet.

“We absolutely encourage people to stop by, IEZ=!F'LN ?#' ?I!(J 1#' #D?C!=Ia !? [Da(K<'A=!2'( I? Cat Friendly by the AAFP and tries to make cat visits as stress-free as possible.

They have also hosted open houses, like a recent doggy party. A special dog cake was ordered from the dog bakery, animals played with puzzle toys and socialized with one another. It also gives the dogs a chance to “sniff around” in a non-stressful way.

“It’s much nicer for them, and it’s nicer for their owners and us, too,” she said. “It’s a lovely environment.”

She credits her team with helping to create this “dream space,” noting that they’ve all been on board with the goals and are each compassionate and caring professionals who are committed to the patients in their care.

The team is made up of Dr. Arora and fellow veterinarian Dr. Sarah Holden, along with one Registered Veterinary Technician and a second staff member who is currently completing her training I? I 5'$!?='A'( 1'*#E!*!IEJ 1^D *'A=!2'( /'='A!EIAZ Assistants round out the team along with a Client Care Specialist.

“I believe very strongly that a practice should have a Registered Veterinary Technician on staff, and everyone here is encouraged to use and grow their skills.

Education is vital for us and we try to be leading edge by offering services such as vaccine titre testing for dogs.”

PHOTO: Dr. Manju Arora, owner of Queen’s Park Pet Hospital

818 Colborne Street, New Westminster, BC 604.544.7387 www.queensparkpethospital.ca

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE

PRIME DENTURE CLINIC

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xcellence isn’t just an idea for the duo who own and operate Prime Denture Clinic in uptown New Westminster.

It’s an approach and philosophy that guides them daily, because they know how much of an impact their products and services can have on each and every patient.

“Our priority is providing all our patients with a high-quality denture so that they can live a healthy quality lifestyle,” said Patrick Marcelo. “We take extreme care and precision in all of our dentures to make sure that our patients can eat well. A lot of denture wearers are ashamed to wear dentures, but we strive to make our dentures as comfortable as possible so that they can smile naturally as they would with their own teeth.”

Marcelo and Prime Denture Clinic co-owner Brian Ko bring a wealth of expertise to the table: Ko has been a registered dental technician for 10 years and “We are very meticulous has worked with when it comes to our a number of oral work. All of our patients surgeons and dentists notice that and we take in Vancouver; pride in it because we Marcelo has been never want to take any involved in the dental technology shortcuts.” community since 2009 and is a current denturist instructor with the Denturist Program at CDI College.

“Our team has a combined 15 years of dental technology experience,” noted Ko. “We work in cooperation with many different dentists and oral surgeons and continue to make new relationships with the community.”

He adds that the clinic is very involved with implantsupported dentures, a growing trend in =#' 2'a(J 1#'Z ^DAc hard to stay on top of current techniques and technologies so they can offer the best.

“We are very meticulous when it comes to our work.

All of our patients notice that and we take pride in it because we never want to take any shortcuts,” Ko said.

“With implant dentistry becoming the new trend these days, it’s important for us and our patients to keep up with this sophisticated technology. And because of our dental technician background, we’ve been involved in this technology for many years already. We’re able to apply our knowledge and skills as dental technicians to our work as denturists, which is uncommon in our line of work.”

Marcelo says they couldn’t be happier with being based in uptown New Westminster, thanks to its convenient central location in the region with easy access to transit but also the community spirit in the city.

“We love New Westminster,” he said. “It’s a beautiful city with beautiful people. I love it so much that I have made it my home as well.”

1#' G;?!E'?? DC'E'( !=? (DDA? !E )H+& Q=Ic!E$ D9'A from the long-established Maria Green Denture

Clinic), and has been growing ever since thanks to a blooming reputation in the Royal City and beyond.

For Marcelo and Ko, that reputation is built on the fundamentals: caring about the health and satisfaction of every patient.

O1D ;?L !=-? ED= e;?= IGD;= FIc!E$ ('E=;A'?J W=-? IGD;= promoting a healthy lifestyle and making our patients %''a *DE2('E= ^#'E ?F!a!E$ IE( 'I=!E$ ^!=# =#'!A E'^ dentures,” said Marcelo. “We want our patients to feel comfortable and happy when they come and when they leave our clinic. We feel that patient education is also essential in our practise, so we try to inform our patients of everything they need to know about our services.”

1#' CI!A ?IZ =#'Z IA' '\*!='( IGD;= =#' %;=;A'L IE( their business.

“We are denture geeks. We really love what we do,” said Ko. “It’s been our vision for years to help our community in any way that we can, and we feel that we can do just that with our work.”

PHOTO: Left: Prime Denture Clinic co-owners Brian Ko and Patrick Marcelo

203-624 Sixth Street, New Westminster 604.521.6424 www.newwestdentureclinic.com

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QUEEN’s PARK DENTAL

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or Dr. Darcy Murphy, excellence isn’t complicated: it all comes down to providing the best care to every single patient who comes in the door.

That simple philosophy shapes every aspect of the operation of Queen’s Park Dental, from the environment and atmosphere at the clinic, to the care and professionalism of the entire team.

“That’s really it, that’s what it comes down to – you treat every patient like a member of your family,” he said. “It might sound corny but that’s the truth of it, you treat everyone the way you want to be treated, the way you’d want your family cared for. And we all do that here, the whole team is wonderful. Just a caring group in every way.”

Murphy and his associate, Dr. Karen Liang, head up I ='IF D% ('E=Ia I??!?=IE=?L #Z$'E!?=? IE( Df*' ?=I%% at the clinic’s uptown location near Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue. The clinic has been operating in New Westminster for more than 50 years, the last six of those under Murphy’s ownership.

“That’s what it comes “Dr. Liang and I down to – you treat both have the same every patient like a approach – if there member of your family.” was something a bit complicated or that we want to check up on, we’ll call our patients at home later to see how things are,” he said.

“That’s important, that personal touch – as a professional, it’s important to me to make sure they’re doing well and that their questions are answered. That’s one of the things I really appreciate about Dr. Liang. She’s just so compassionate and considerate. Our whole team operates that way; it’s a friendly, comfortable environment for our patients.”

That focus on providing top-notch care at every step extends to education, too, and staying on top of new and progressive treatments.

“Besides regular family dentistry, we do implant surgery and something called PST – pinhole surgical technique, which is a no scalpel no suture alternative for gum grafts,” he said.

It’s an excellent alternative to traditional grafting techniques, but he’s one of very few dentists trained in the method in the region.

“We’ve been getting great responses from patients who have had it done,” he said. “As far as I know, I’m the only one in New West offering it, and possibly even the only one in the Lower Mainland.”

Having the best techniques and most up-to-date training is vital not just for him and Liang, but for all of the staff.

“We’re always going to courses and learning new

things - that’s important to us,” he said. “We really want to be providing the best to every patient.”

That includes the environment as well, which is intentionally bright, airy and open.

O.'-A' DE =#' ?'*DE( 0DDA ?D Iaa D% D;A ADDF? have really big windows – it doesn’t sound like a big thing, but for someone who maybe feels a bit of claustrophobia in the dentist’s chair, that’s valuable.

We do offer oral sedation for patients who are feeling 9'AZ IE\!D;? G;= ^' D%='E 2E( =#I= DE*' =#'Z-9' been here, gone over things with us, and get a feel for our focus on patient comfort, they become very comfortable and are able to proceed without it,” he said.

Murphy says he plans to be in the Royal City for a long time to come.

“It’s a great community, and we’re proud to be part of it.”

PHOTO: Dr. Karen Liang and Dr. Darcy Murphy of Queen’s Park Dental

215-624 Sixth St., New Westminster, BC 604.522.5242 www.queensparkdental.ca

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PROFILES OF EXCELLENCE

KIMG (KOBEK INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT GROUP)

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enata Kobek has a simple dream that’s been built on many years of long hours, hard work and determination: to help others achieve their dreams as well.

O.#'=#'A ZD; ^IE= =D *DF' !E=D =#' Df*' DA $D %DA coffee, it really doesn’t matter: we just want to change your life,” said Kobek. “I live, dream and breathe what I do and the service you get is guaranteed to have heart and soul in it. If we don’t have what you need, you bet your heart we will try to connect you with someone that does.”

KIMG stands for Kobek International Management Group, and Kobek – the founder and owner – explains =#I= ?#' D%%'A? I %;aa ?'A9!*' *DE?;a=!E$ 2AF =#I= specializes in assisting entrepreneurs, developing investment wealth, and providing immigration services.

The company got its start in 2009, largely focused at that time on immigration law, but she quickly found a niche offering services through a spectrum of avenues, “I live, dream and which has allowed breathe what I do and her to reach for her the service you get is own goals at the guaranteed to have same time. Kobek heart and soul in it.” came to Canada 13 years ago from her homeland of Chile, and helped other new immigrants on a probono basis for nearly a decade before starting her business.

“Being a new immigrant myself and a philanthropist at heart made me realize that I really wanted to help others. I had to cease the small operation mentality and think big,” she said. “My objective was and still is to provide for my family while giving back to the beautiful country that took me in, namely Canada.”

She says that what started as a “one woman operation” has now become a collaborative network of licensed wealth management advisors, estate planning professionals, mortgage investment corporations, web designers, videographers, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, immigration consultants and more.

“Anything you need, we’ve got it, because growing local businesses while nurturing our own is what we strive for.”

She notes that she found a great “home” for the immigration portion of her business, working with Immigration Consultants Group Canada Inc. “They allowed me to pair my dream of doing business consulting while remaining an immigration consultant,” she said. “They embraced my entrepreneurial spirit and allowed me to further develop their business as well as mine.

The scope of Kobek’s work is wide, but it continues to motivate, excite and drive her passion to continue.

She routinely works until 1 or 2 a.m., then wakes

before dawn to continue again, devoting herself to the goals and aspirations of her clients.

“I hope that my clients feel that they were lost and now they’re found. That working with us was motivational, inspiring, honest, caring, heartfelt.

My approach is to listen to the client, listen to their dreams and see how I can make this happen for them.

I always want them to feel welcomed and understood.

If I can’t help, I do my best to connect them with someone that can.”

Kobek says it’s a dream come true to see her own vision grow while helping others do the same.

“The best thing is the feeling of overcoming your struggles, seeing that light at the end of the tunnel IE( 2E(!E$ D;= =#I= ZD; *IE =A;aZ (D != IaaL =#' overwhelming feeling of suddenly realizing: I did it, I made it.”

PHOTO: Left: Donald Sohm with founder and owner Renata Kobek

New Westminster, BC 778.870.3763 www.kimg.com

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BOUCHER INSTITUTE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

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s one of the leading naturopathic schools in the country, the Boucher Institute’s graduates provide a valuable service helping patients not just in B.C., but around the world. Here in New Westminster, the institute’s clinic provides top-notch health care to patients in the city.

Boucher’s reputation for excellence in both naturopathic medical care and its education continues to grow and evolve as does the awareness of the G'E'2=? D% I(DC=!E$ I #Da!?=!* ?'a%K*IA' CAD$AIF =#I= naturopathic doctors are able to provide.

Michael Schanz, Boucher’s new President, explains what an exciting time it is to be joining the organization as they continue to build on the foundation laid in the school’s early years. “We’ve had educators and individuals here who have really served to anchor the Boucher Institute in the 16 years since it opened – pioneers not just in the naturopathic profession but pioneers in education and in building this “We also want to focus school,” he says. “It’s on advocacy, on getting a reputation that is the word out: What is well earned and I Naturopathic Medicine? am convinced will continue to grow.”

83& )3(- ", 6, "4,3 1 Schanz says health care program?” they see their role expanding far beyond walls of the school and its clinic.

“We also want to focus on advocacy, on getting the word out.

What is Naturopathic Medicine? How does != 2= !E=D I *DFCa'=' health care program?

How does it align with conventional medicine? What does holistic care mean? Why do we think it’s the future?

To me holistic care means sustainable care. In a time when countries everywhere are facing health ('2*!=?L #D^ *IE prevention oriented, Naturopathic Medicine play a role?”

The school is also increasingly involved in community outreach. For example, they have teamed up with the First Nations Health Authority to partner with a local First Nations group, where clinical staff and students travel to the patients to offer care that includes both traditional and conventional medical care.

“This is very important to us, and this type of work is integral to our mission,” he states. “That mission !? I =#A''Ka'$$'( ?=DDab =#' 2A?= a'$ !? '(;*I=!DE IE( research; the second is patient care and community outreach, and the third is what we call public information, partners and advocacy.”

As Boucher’s reputation has grown, so too has the demand for its educational program.

While much of that lies in the excellence of the education itself, a major draw for many students is also the commitment to smaller class sizes. Classes at Boucher are restricted to 36 students, much smaller than most other schools.

“We could go up to 50 or even 100, some schools do

=#I=L IE( =#'A' FIZ G' ?DF' G'E'2=? =D (D!E$ =#I= but for us it has been very important to keep to our roots. One of those roots is a commitment to delivering a naturopathic program in a naturopathic way. It is both personal and transformative in nature, which is ?!FCaZ =DD (!f*;a= =D (D !E I aIA$' *aI??ADDF ?'==!E$JN Schanz suggests that the education the students A'*'!9' !? IFDE$ =#' 2E'?= !E RDA=# @F'A!*IJ 1#!? !? evidenced by the strong performance by graduates on the Naturopathic Board Exams as compared to all other schools.

“Naturopathic doctors have incredibly intensive training. The four year program here is incredibly demanding but we work with our students to help them be successful, to take their education out into the world when they are done here,” he says.

“Naturopathic doctors can and do serve as primary care physicians, and can carry out many of the same functions as Western-based doctors – diagnosis, physical exams, prescribing, lab work, and so on.

PHOTO: Left: Mash Kashaverz, Dr. Karrin Fairman-Young ND, Brenda Fowler, Jackie Mattey of Boucher Institute

#330-435 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC 604.777.9981 www.binm.org

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CANAWRAP

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sk Jon Glen about his business and one thing is immediately clear: here is a man with a passion for what he does, a great appreciation for his success and an eye on the future.

If you haven’t heard of Canawrap yet, you will – and you’ve seen their products all over the streets of the Lower Mainland, and beyond, for years now.

Canawrap provides visual marketing products for small to medium-sized businesses: vehicle “wraps” %DA *DFCIEZ *IA?L *D;A!'A 0''=?L =AIE?CDA= =A;*c? IE( more, along with wall murals and window graphics.

It’s a brand that has established itself not just here in >J<J G;= I*AD?? RDA=# @F'A!*I I? I a'I('A !E =#' 2'a(L due to the reputation Glen and his team have built D9'A =#' aI?= 29' Z'IA?J “I think, and I hope, that we’ve done that because we CAD9!(' ?Da;=!DE? =D C'DCa' 4 ^' 2E( D;= ^#I= =#'Z-A' trying to achieve and we give them solutions,” he said.

“And we do whatever it takes to make it a great experience “We always say that we and a great product. want to save the day.

Excellence really I love it when people comes down to have a problem and we %''a!E$ ?I=!?2'(b !=-? get to come up with the consistently satisfying solution for them.” everything around you – the customer !? ?I=!?2'(L =#' ?=I%% know they’ve done a great job.”

So far, it’s working. Canawrap has grown at a steady pace, something Glen hopes to see continue long into the future.

OW *D;a(E-= I?c %DA IEZ=#!E$ FDA' =#IE =#I=b !% !E 29' years this brand is still consistently growing, I’ll be the happiest guy in the world,” he said. “I’ve always thought of us as the most ambitious small business ever, I believe that with all my heart – we’re a small business that is ambitious and focused and working hard every single day.”

A savvy social media campaign, appearances at auto shows and involvement in special projects has #'aC'( AI!?' =#' *DFCIEZ-? C;Ga!* CAD2a'J >;= I= the end of the day, Glen says it all comes back to the customers and the most powerful force of all: a good recommendation.

“Word of mouth is huge. And it means a lot to me to cED^ =#I= I *;?=DF'A #I? G''E ?D ?I=!?2'( ^!=# ^#I= we did that they tell someone else about it,” he said.

“Honestly, when someone is talking to their cousin and says ‘Hey, you have to go talk to Jon,’ that’s enormous.

It means we’ve done something really right.” Glen ?IZ? #'-aa E'9'A %DA$'= =#' 2A?= =!F' #' #'IA( ?DF'DE'

ask for a “Canawrap” instead of a wrap.

“To know that your brand is becoming the ‘name’ for a product, that was so exciting,” he said. “It’s happening more and more, people will call up and say they need a Canawrap. It’s great.”

Canawrap recently won the 2015 Platinum Award for Customer Service Excellence in Business. Glen ?IZ? =#I=-? I A'0'*=!DE D% #!? ='IF 4 I $AD;C D% ?=I%% #' described as “fabulous, dedicated people” – and the culture of the company in general.

“We always say that we want to save the day. I love it when people have a problem and we get to come up with the solution for them. There is nothing better in the world than being a solution provider for another business – to hear what they need, to give it to them, and to do it right. That’s our goal, every day.”

Thanks to partnerships with service facilities around Canada and the US, Canawrap is able to send their products across North America to be installed in a customer’s location, be it Kelowna or California.

PHOTO: Jon Glen, owner of Canawrap

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HYACK FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

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he Hyack Festival Association draws inspiration from the past, present and future of the community. Since being initiated by the City of New Westminster’s Mayor, Muni Evers in 1971, the association produces high quality community events with regional and international appeal.

Known for its love of history and traditions, the HFA is constantly evolving with newcomers, and striving to build a bright future that embraces the traditions of yesteryear while growing into the excitement of tomorrow.

It’s a careful balancing act but one that its volunteer base is excited to be involved in.

Alan Wardle, the association’s president elect for 2016, follows in the footsteps of 2015 president Don Swindells and all those in the past 44 years who have come before them in the effort to continue to build the Hyack legacy.

“We’re really looking forward to another year, some “Many people have changes that will be grown up with the coming along the parade and it has way, and doing what become a real tradition, we do so well,” said a kick-off to the spring Wardle. “I think and to the sunshine.” we’re iconic in New Westminster in a sense. Many people have grown up with our parade and it has become a real tradition, a kick-off to the spring and to the sunshine. It’s associated for many people with other city traditions such as the May Day event.

There’s something about an event that returns every year and people enjoy so much.” That’s why it’s a favourite tradition.

Another one of the community’s long-standing traditions, the Miss New Westminster Pageant, has, under the HFA sponsorship, now been modernized as a youth leadership program dedicated to building future civic leaders. The Hyack Ambassadors volunteer extensively here at home and represent the Royal City at a variety of local and regional events.

The association’s primary event is the annual Hyack International Parade, which draws marching bands, 0DI=?L IE( D=#'A DA$IE!XI=!DE? %ADF IAD;E( >J<J IE( =#' 7I*!2* RDA=#^'?=J For 2016, the parade will return to city streets on May 28, and Wardle says that both old favourites, like the antique fair, and some new innovations will be part of the celebrations that weekend. In this day and age, change is a constant for many organizations, but Wardle says that community favourites like the parade have an even more important role to play nowadays.

“In this social media age, we have a lot of communication, but we can sometimes lack that personal, eye-to-eye, contact with other people in our community,” he said. “The parade is a real bridge for that: residents come out to watch, participate

and connect with each other, volunteers work to bring it all together, and many many community organizations participate in the parade, so it’s really the full spectrum of community engagement.”

The term Hyack was born, according to legend, from a First Nations word that meant “swift, fast or hurry up” and has come to be associated with New Westminster over the years (sports teams at New Westminster Secondary School are also known as the Hyacks).

OW=-? DE' D% =#D?' ;E!B;' !('E=!2IGa' =#!E$? ^' have here in New Westminster,” said Wardle. “It’s part of our identity really.” That identity goes with the association when they travel to other parades throughout the region.

“We get out to at least 20 parades in the course of a year, and we’d love to expand that as well,” he ?I!(J O1#' 0DI= =#I= ^' GA!E$ !? A'IaaZ I *DFF;E!=Z promotional platform. People recognize our Hyack brand and love to see what we’ve brought each year.”

PHOTO: Left: Alan Wardle, president-elect 2016 with Don Swindells, 2015 president

204 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC 604.522.6894 www.hyack.bc.ca

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MUSIC BOX

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usic is a universal language that requires only an open door: the willingness to learn, appreciate, and share.

Vashti Fairbairn knows that she’s created that door in her music academy in New Westminster.

Music Box offers instruction in everything from C!IEDL $;!=IAL 9!Da!EL 0;='L (A;F? IE( GI?? Q=D EIF' just a few), to musical theory and songwriting. For those interested in something a little louder, classes beginning in the new year will tackle rock and roll; on the calmer end of the spectrum, mom and baby classes help introduce infants and toddlers to the joys of music. “We have many excellent programs,” she said. “There’s private music lessons on all instruments, preschool music, musical theatre, rock band. It’s the full spectrum. We aim to be the music school of choice.”

So far, so good: the school has grown steadily in its three years in operation, drawing students from not just the Royal City but from Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, “We have such a diverse and beyond. They and talented staff of have also expanded, music teachers that with two locations: FI!E Df*'? IE( ,$(0(/- 1 %0(1, 6, '30 studio spaces on everyone.”

Carnarvon Street, and a satellite location in the River Market.

“It’s really exciting, it’s a dream to be bringing music to New Westminster.

It’s such an ideal community,” said Fairbairn, who is herself a local resident along with her children and husband. “We love it here, and to be able to offer our exciting programs in our own city is wonderful.”

Music Box is a longtime realization for Fairbairn, who grew up taking piano lessons from age four and later found her niche in her high school music program. From there, her love of music only grew, leading her on to Kwantlen University for classical studies in music, and later to Capilano College for that school’s well known jazz program.

For several years, she toured with a Dixieland jazz band, before progressing into the theatre world, which allowed her to explore her natural love for not just performing but leading as a musical director.

Then under the guidance of a mentor at the Western Conservatory of Music, she completed her teacher training for piano.

“Working with people towards a common musical goal has always been my love,” she said. “Growing up with such diverse music experiences I longed to create IE I*I('FZ ^#'A' *#!a(A'E *D;a( 2E( =#'!A F;?!*Ia voice with a supportive structure of teachers and programs.”

Unlike some music schools, Music Box has full time Df*' ?=I%%L ^#!*# IaaD^? ?=;('E=? IE( =#'!A %IF!a!'? I $A'I='A ('$A'' D% 0'\!G!a!=Z ^!=# =#'!A ?*#'(;a'J W= Ia?D means that teachers and students are able to focus on

the music and maintain good communication about the student’s progress. Most students are between the ages of four and 12, although there are a great many teens, adults and older seniors who come to Music Box to revive a love for music and learning.

“We enjoy teaching all levels and ages here – from =#' ZD;E$'?= *#!a(A'E G'$!EE!E$ =#'!A 2A?= CA'?*#DDa F;?!* *aI??L =#'E CAD$A'??!E$ =D =#'!A 2A?= 9!Da!E or piano lesson – to the older beginners and those that haven’t touched their instrument in years but were quite accomplished at a time - all the way to professionals wanting to try out a new skill,” she said.

“We have such a diverse and talented staff of music ='I*#'A? =#I= =#'A'-? I $A'I= 2= %DA '9'AZDE'JN In all, there are 15 teachers, though as lessons continue to become more popular that number will continue to go up.

“We’re happy to be growing, and are honoured to know that so many families are recommending us to others,” she said.

PHOTO: Music Box owner Vashti Fairbairn

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FRASER WORKS CO-OP

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t’s not every day you get to go to work and change someone’s life.

But that’s exactly what the team at Fraser Works Co-op do.

The co-op is a WorkBC Employment Services Centre =#I= #'aC? C'DCa' 2E( eDG =AI!E!E$ IE( 'FCaDZF'E=L IE( ?'A9'? I? I a!I!?DE G'=^''E CD='E=!Ia eDG ?''c'A? and employers in the community.

O.' #I9' =^D ?=A'IF? D% ?'A9!*'? 4 2A?=L =#I= IEZDE' can come in and use the resource centre to conduct an !E('C'E('E= eDG ?'IA*# ^!=# A'?D;A*' ADDF ^DAc'A? =#I= *IE #'aC =#'F EI9!$I=' =#D?' A'?D;A*'?LN ?I!( general manager Tracey Fraser. “Then we have a great staff of case managers and facilitators who are “We are here to help – 9'AZ cED^a'($'IGa'L whether that’s helping an and work one-on-one (5273#(0 64) 14) 51"4,1"4 with a client. We can the right employee, or really help connect helping someone who is eDG ?'IA*#'A? ^#D IA' struggling to get the +4(5273#() 14) '1*"4% right education and multiple barriers. It all training and then into *35(- .1*! ,3 (5273#5(4, I eDGJN but really we’re here to Fraser says the help people.” key to their success !? =#' *DaaIGDAI=!DE G'=^''E *a!'E=?L ?=I%% and the community.

“The community support is critical – it’s a really unique model that we use here and it works so ^'aaLN ?#' ?I!(J The proof is in the success they see with !E(!9!(;Ia *a!'E=?L ^#D (DE-= e;?= O2E( I eDGN G;= D%='E *#IE$' their lives in the process.

OW= !? !E*A'(!GaZ A'^IA(!E$LN ?I!( R''aZ YIX'aaL community relations coordinator. “I used to work in a frontline position as a case manager and it really validates the work that you’re doing when you see someone who *DF'? !E IE( FIZ G' #!==!E$ AD*c GD==DF IE( ZD; $D ^!=# =#'F DE =#!? eD;AE'Z 4 ^#'=#'A =#I=-? =AI!E!E$ DA ^DAc?#DC? 4 IE( =I*ca!E$ =#' GIAA!'A? =#'Z #I9' =D 'FCaDZF'E= IE( =#'E !E=D =#' aIGD;A FIAc'= !E I F'IE!E$%;a ^IZJN YIX'aa ?IZ? ?DF' *a!'E=? *DF' GI*c %ADF =!F' =D time to update staff on their progress.

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O1#' ?=I%% #'A' !? C#'EDF'EIaLN ?I!( ]AI?'AJ OW=-? I ='IF '%%DA= IE( =#' *DaaIGDAI=!DE ^!=# =#' *DFF;E!=Z IE( =#' aD*Ia I$'E*!'? GA!E$? != =D$'=#'AJN Both Fraser and Hazell say they hope more people a'IAE IGD;= =#' ?'A9!*'? I9I!aIGa' =#AD;$# ]AI?'A Works Co-op.

“We are here to help – whether that’s helping an 'FCaDZ'A 2E( IE( FI!E=I!E =#' A!$#= 'FCaDZ''L DA whether that’s helping someone who is unemployed IE( %I*!E$ F;a=!Ca' GIAA!'A?J .'-A' IE 'FCaDZF'E= ?'A9!*'? *'E=A' G;= ^' #I9' A'?D;A*'? =D *DEE'*= throughout the community if someone also has needs %DA %DD( DA ?#'a='A DA *aD=#!E$L DA !% =#'Z E''( =D G' *DEE'*='( =D F'E=Ia #'Ia=# ?'A9!*'?L DA I ?!FCa' =#!E$ a!c' A'CaI*!E$ I aD?= W:J W= Iaa *DF'? GI*c =D 'FCaDZF'E= G;= A'IaaZ ^'-A' #'A' =D #'aC C'DCa'JN

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Community A push to keep pedestrians safe

Safety first: New West community activist Vic Leach, right, joins Freida Lambert, who inspired his crusade to promote pedestrian safety, as well as Joyce Grant and her kids Carrie and Elizabeth.

ICBC statistics show that an average of 33 pedestrians are killed and 1,700 injured in crashes every year in the Lower Mainland.

Activist leads a campaign for use of reflectors to make walkers visible Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

Three surgeries, weeks of intravenous antibiotics to fight infections and months confined to bed – that’s the tale told by one local man who was hit by a car.

The Royal City resident suffered nine broken ribs, a broken fibula in one leg, a fractured tibia and fibula in the other leg, scarring

There has never been a day without pain

and other injuries after being struck by a car in the fall of 2012.

Since the night of his accident, he’s endured surgeries, infections, loss of income, and the emotional turmoil of being unable to walk for months at a time and enjoy normal daily activities like tossing the lacrosse ball around with his kids or attending outdoor music festivals.

“Ever since I woke up from emergency surgery, I have never had a day when I have not known I was hit

by a car,” said the resident, who asked that his name be withheld. “There has never been a day without pain.

Three years of pain – every single day.”

ICBC statistics indicate nearly one in five people killed in car crashes in the province are pedestrians. In the Lower Mainland, an average of 33 pedestrians are killed and 1,700 injured in crashes every year; provincewide, 2,400 pedestrians are injured and 58 are killed annually.

It’s accidents like these that longtime New Westminster resident Vic Leach wants to prevent. He’s been on a mission to promote the use of reflectors and standards for reflectors since a friend from the Sapperton Pensioners’ Association was almost hit by a car last December.

Leach, a director with the Sapperton Pensioners’ Association, recently recruited a photographer to take photos of two people standing side-by-side on a road – a New West police officer in uniform and a woman wearing a vest with reflective material.With the camera attached to the dashboard, the photographer snapped shots of the pair when they Continued on page 42

Tips for staying safe

ICBC offers the following tips to help keep pedestrians safe on the streets as part of its #walksafebc campaign. ! Always make eye contact with drivers and never assume that a driver has seen you. ! Remove your headphones and focus your full attention on what’s happening around you as drivers may not stop or obey traffic signals. Leave your phone alone. ! Be careful at intersections and watch for drivers turning left or right through the crosswalk. Drivers may be focused on oncoming traffic instead of you. (Nearly 75 per cent of crashes involving pedestrians happen at intersections.) ! Always cross at designated crosswalks – never midblock. Follow pedestrian signs and traffic signals and never cross once the signal has turned yellow or red. ! Wear reflective clothing

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Community Safety activist pushes for use of reflectors Continued from page 41 were directly in front of the vehicle and then at a series of 25-foot intervals; at 125 feet, which is about the width of two houses, a person in dark clothing can no longer be seen.

“Because you can see the car doesn’t mean the car can see you at night,” he said. “It shows how quickly they disappear.They are not seen before the car hits them.”

HALFWAY THROUGH DECADE OF ACTION FOR ROAD SAFETY The B.C. Coroners Services reviewed pedestrian traffic fatalities from 2010 to 2012 and found fatal pedestrian incidents were most common during the winter months, on Fridays and Saturdays, between 4 p.m. and midnight. Most collisions (44.4 per cent) occurred in intersections, with 27.5 per cent occurring midblock, 18.3 per cent on highways, seven per cent on sidewalks or shoulders of the road, and 2.8 per cent occurring at non-intersection crosswalks.

The review found that the most noted contributing factors in fatal pedestrian accidents were people wearing dark clothing, distracted drivers or failure to see the pedestrian and light conditions.

When Leach began investigating pedestrian safety, he learned Canada was already halfway through the Decade of Action for Road Safety, which had been declared worldwide by the United Nations.

“It was pushed by the World Health Organization because it said it is at epidemic rates,” he said of pedestrian fatalities. “A study between 1996 and 2007 said that there’s an average of 1.24 million people killed

Because you can see the car doesn’t mean the car can see you at night.

each year worldwide, and 50 to 60 times that are injured.”

Leach firmly believes fewer people would be hit by cars if they were wearing reflectors or reflective materials because it would allow drivers to see them – and hit the brakes.The Sapperton Pensioners Association has partnered with the City of New Westminster and ICBC to focus on pedestrian reflectivity for safety this fall and dispersed about

3,000 reflectors through local retailers last month.

ENORMOUS COSTS TO PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS The City of Vancouver hired a consultant to prepare a pedestrian safety study in 2012.That study stated that the weighted average cost of a pedestrian collision is $234,000, which includes the direct human costs, medical care cost, administrative costs (police, ambulance, etc.), lost earnings and indirect costs for other road users include time and fuel lost as a result of traffic delays associated to the collisions.

“It affects the hospitals, it affects families, it affects the drivers as well,” Leach said.

In addition to pedestrians, Leach would like to see people put reflectors on the sides of wheelchairs, scooters, canes and baby strollers to make them more visible when they’re crossing streets.

“Most of the baby carriage and strollers have very little reflective. It’s something many people haven’t even thought about until you bring it to your attention,” he said. “Would you allow your child to walk out into the dark with dark clothes on? Well, why would you push them into the intersection first?”

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1. CATCH THE SPARKLE OF THE FESTIVAL OF TREES. The third annual event, put on by The Stage New Westminster in partnership with the Anvil Centre Continued on page 44

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MERRY CHRISTMAS Open during the Holiday Season Holiday classic: Kristian Arciaga as the Nutcracker Prince and Anne Hodges as Clara in the Royal City Youth Ballet Nutcracker, coming to Massey Theatre for two shows on Dec. 21. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Top Christmas things to do Continued from page 43 and River Market, sees businesses and schools compete in a friendly and festive treedecorating event.Trees are displayed at River Market and Anvil Centre, and the public can stop in, browse the trees and vote for their favourites to win prizes. It goes hand-in-hand with a 25 Days of Christmas giveaway event (use the hashtag #festivaloftreesnw to enter on Twitter) and with a gingerbread house competition that’s being judged at River Market on Dec. 13. Check out all the fun at www. festivaloftreesnewwest.ca.

2. REVEL IN THE MAGIC OF THE NUTCRACKER. Every year, the Royal City Youth Ballet delights packed houses in New Westminster and around the region with

its extravagant and colourful production of the Nutcracker.The company returns to Massey Theatre this year for two shows on Monday, Dec. 21 – at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m.

Check out www.royalcity youthballet.org for all the information, or buy tickets at www.ticketsnw.ca.You can also call the box office at 604-521-5050.

3. BASK IN THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC. If you haven’t already heard choral music this Christmas season, there’s no better chance than Tuesday, Dec. 15, when musica intima brings its Christmas Story concert to Knox Presbyterian Church.The seasonal concert includes traditional holiday favourites and contemporary works, Continued on page 45

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Yuletide joy: Caelestra offers up a Celtic Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 13 at Queens Avenue United Church. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Top Christmas things to do Continued from page 44 including some in-house arrangements by the choir.

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Knox Presbyterian is at 403 East Columbia St. in Sapperton.

Or what about celebrating a CelticYuletide? Caelestra, a Celtic ensemble, brings its seasonal spirit to the Music at Queens concert series on Sunday, Dec. 13 at

7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United, 529 Queens Ave. The concert includes voices, flute, harp, guitar, hand drums and cello and promises to take audiences on a journey back in time and around the globe. See www. caelestra.com.

Or, for something less traditional, how about the Langley Ukulele Ensemble?

The popular group is bringing its Themes of Christmas concert to the Massey The-

atre on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.Tickets are $20 regular, $15 for seniors, $10 for students, available through www.ticketsnw.ca. See www. langleyukes.com for more on the group.

4. LET THE VAGABOND PLAYERS ENTERTAIN YOU. Succumb to the laughter with the madcap Christmas comedy Inspecting Carol, onstage now at the Bernie Continued on page 46

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Tickets are $15, or $13 for seniors and students. See www.vagabondplayers.ca,

call 604-521-0412 or email reservations@vagabond players.ca.

5. STEP BACK IN TIME AT IRVING HOUSE. Irving House, the colonial home of Capt.William Irving, is an 1865 gem that remains as a tribute to the history of the Royal City.

For Christmas, it hosts special Christmas cheer days

on Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20, giving visitors a chance to step back into Victorian Christmas splendour – you can hear musical entertainment in the parlour and make a decoration for one of the Christmas trees.

It runs noon to 4 p.m. each day. Or you can book yourself in for a Victorian Christmas Tea in the grandmother’s room, with tea and

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munity Centre on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.Tickets are $7.50; call 604-777-5100 to book.

Or you can strap on the blades and go skating with Santa during Moody Park Arena’s special event on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.There will be games, activities and Santa photos to be had. Regular Continued on page 47

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traditional holiday treats.

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7. EAT. Yes, it’s that simple. Just eat.The holidays wouldn’t be the holidays without food, would they?You can find plenty of sustenance all around the city – choose your favourite eatery, and chances are they’ve concocted a special holiday treat – or, even better, join in a community-wide Family Christmas Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 13.The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Queensborough Community Centre, including a catered turkey feast with all the trimmings. It’s $20 for adults and $8 for kids.

Call 604-525-7388 for information and tickets. And while we’re thinking of food, move on to …

8. ENJOY LOCAL FOOD AND FUN AT THE ROYAL CITY FARMERS MARKET. If you haven’t already checked out the market in its new winter location, there’s no better time than Saturday, Dec. 19.The market runs from 11 a.m. to 3

p.m., with vendors offering up fresh local produce, prepared foods and crafts.

Food trucks will be on site, and there will be live music and kids’ activities.The market takes place under the tents on Belmont Street, up town, and there’s free parking at Westminster Centre. Check out www. rcfm.ca.

9. VISIT THE LIBRARY. The library is always a great spot for families in New West, and Christmastime is no exception.The library is hosting its seasonal celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.The event, aimed at ages four and up, will include stories and songs for the solstice, Christmas and other winter celebrations.

It’s free, and you can just drop in to the library at 716 Sixth Ave. That same evening, at 7:30 p.m., the library plays host to the New Westminster Historical Society’s Christmas Collection: Local Stories and Requested Favourites.The evening’s program will include a mix of Christmas information, images, stories, historical items

and seasonal readings. It’s in the auditorium, and it’s free to drop in – no registration is needed. See www. nwheritage.org for more on the group.

10. STOP. SLOW DOWN. RELAX. Quit the shopping, quit the rushing, quit the bundling everyone into the car to get hither and yon.You’ve been plenty busy enough already.You owe it to yourself to actually take some time to enjoy the season.

Whether it’s curling up by the fire with a new novel, taking a walk in one of New Westminster’s many beautiful outdoor locations (you can’t have Glenbrook Ravine, people, that’s my special quiet place) or strolling around your own neighbourhood to enjoy Christmas lights, be sure to set aside some time for more contemplative, quiet enjoyment of the holidays.

Seasonal spirit: Above, rain or shine, the Royal City Farmers Market’s winter market is a great place to catch up with neighbours and buy produce. The next market is Saturday, Dec. 19 on Belmont Street. At left, Glenbrook Ravine is one of the natural hideaways in New Westminster that offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season – don’t forget to take some time to slow down.

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usan (not her real name) remembers the cramped, smelly bus ride from Vancouver to Calgary.

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Sadly, it’s a similar pattern for the increasing number of girls recruited into BC gangs.

Typically, young women get involved because they are seduced by the seemingly lavish lifestyle gangsters enjoy. Many begin the journey as girlfriends, but after a time they take on more active roles, like holding drugs or hiding weapons.

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But there is hope. Although violence spiked in the first half of the year, with 30 gang-related homicides and attempted homicides, the longer-term trend is toward a steady decline in gang activity since 2008, when there were 51 gangrelated homicides and attempted homicides in BC. Last year, there were 18 such incidents, according to CFSEU-BC. One of the reasons for that trend is CFSEU-BC’s enforcement and investigative activities, resulting in several arrests of high-level gang criminals this year.

As well, the unit has launched a high-profile “prevention through education” program called End Gang Life (endganglife.ca), whose goal is to keep people out of gangs by telling the other side of the story.

A multi-media campaign that features a website, posters, radio ads, and thought-provoking videos, End Gang Life reveals the hard realities of gang activity, and the damage it does to individuals, families and communities.

The program also provides parent resources in eight different languages, to help adults have frank and effective conversations with their kids about gangs.

“These resources are a good start to having a discussion,” says McLellan. “Parents need to understand that it may be a hard talk to have with your kids, but it will be easier than talking about their funeral.”

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Earlier this year, after she saw the posters and visited the website, she approached CFSEU-BC with an offer to tell her story and help educate other young women on the realities of life as a gang member.

“I was young, I was stupid, and I would caution any kid against this,” she writes in the report. “What I lived through, I didn’t come out unscathed. I came out damaged, with wounds that’ll never heal and emotional scars that will linger forever.”

The full CFSEU-BC 2015 Community Report, “Youth, Girls, and Gangs,” is available online at bc-anti-gang.com

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Books, magazines, DVDs and more on sale Tammie Mercado

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Book lovers who are also fans of a good bargain will want to check out the New Westminster Public Library’s ongoing used book sale.

The proceeds from the sale are used to support library operations, so it’s also a nice way to support the New Westminster Public Library while you pick up a good deal on a good read!

Located at the library’s main branch, the sale area is tucked away in the front left-hand corner of the Fiction area, just to the right of the photocopier. On the sale shelves you can find various items in good condition that have been removed from the library’s holdings, as well as donated items that the library is not able to use in its collections.

Sale items include hard-

cover books, paperbacks, magazines, DVDs, and sometimes items such as audio cassettes and VHS tapes.

Proceeds from the sale are used to support library operations…

Prices generally range from 25 cents to $2.Titles change frequently so it’s worth it to check back every so often. It’s a great way to pick up an inexpensive read or stumble upon a great item that you might not otherwise find.

The sale usually features a theme that changes regularly. Here are the remain-

ing themes for the year as we close out 2015 at the New Westminster Public Library: Until Dec. 13, the sale will focus on Christmas-related items. From Dec. 14 until Dec. 21 the sale will feature Children’s items for 25 cents each. Parenting items will be featured from Dec. 22 to Dec. 31.

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It was 1948 when a few local photography enthusiasts got together to exchange information and discuss their work.

That very first meeting led to what has since become the New Westminster Photography Club, with a mission to foster “the art form and appreciation of photography.”

The club is still going today – and the members of the group are holding an exhibition in the Anvil Centre’s Community Art Space until Jan. 29. An opening reception is set for tonight (Thursday, Dec. 10) from 5 to 7 p.m.

“An eclectic cross-section of the vision and creativity of many current members, Longevity is an exhibition celebrating the New Westminster Photography Club’s continuous and active role in our community and its unwavering support of all aspects of photographic artistry for over 65 years,” a press release notes.

Visitors can see more than 50 images by a long list of photographers that includes Barbara Adamski, Bill Boyd, Derek Carlin, Milada Dzevitskaya, Peter Ellis, Dave Emery, Nathan Emmerson, Brenda Fairfax, Bruce

Fairman and Geoffrey Griffiths. Also part of the show are Robert Jost, Karen Justice, Shona LaFortune, David Love, Glenn Marcus, Nancy Matheson, Debra Nelson, Christina Ostenstad, David Peto, Monica Rosales, Cathy Snyder,Tim Stewart, Kane Tse, Ben Whiting and Mike Zizek.

The Community Art Space is on the third floor of the Anvil Centre at 777 Columbia St. See www.anvil centre.ca for more.

My art invokes the ever ineffable nature of time CHRISTMAS AT GALLERY The Van Dop Gallery is making sure everyone has a chance to catch the Christmas spirit.

The gallery is holding two exhibitions for its annual Spirit of the Season celebration in December.

The first,The Art of Adornment, features the work of jewelry artist Joanna Lovett and fibre artist Julie Pongrac.

“All of my pieces are handmade locally using green practices, including the use of a high percentage of reclaimed and re-refined silver and karat gold,” Lovett said in a press re-

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The exhibition is on until Friday, Dec. 11.

Starting Saturday, Dec. 12, the gallery will open its Small Masterpieces exhibition, running until Dec. 24.

The exhibition will feature original artworks from Canadian artists in oil, acrylic, ceramics, glass, wood, metal and fibre, many for under $500. On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be an open house with festive beverages and sweets.

Van Dop Gallery is at 421 Richmond St. To arrange a viewing at other times, call the gallery at 604-521-7887 or email gallery@vandopgallery.com.

See www.vandopgallery. com for more information.

BRUSHSTROKES IN HISTORY CLOSES SOON You only have a few more days to catch Pepe Hidalgo’s exhibition at the Gallery at Queen’s Park.

The Arts Council of New Westminster is presenting Brushstrokes in History/Pinceladas en la Historia until Sunday, Dec. 13.

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Exhibit closes this weekend Continued from page 49 the rest of life, can push its way forward into the present moment,” he says in an artist statement. “They often reference a historical moment, but not exclusively.”

Drop in to the gallery in Centennial Lodge to see for yourself, or check out www. artscouncilnewwest.org for more. Note that after the Hidalgo exhibition closes, the gallery will be closed

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Community COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY, DEC. 11 Fraternal Order of Eagles #20 New Westminster ladies auxiliary Christmas party, 3 to 6 p.m., 707 12 th St., open to kids up to 12 years of age. Includes visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, Ralph the Elf and Happy and Yappy balloon clowns. Children must be registered to attend as Santa will bring them a gift, so age, gender and name is required. Contact Marge Ashdown at 604-8382675 or marjorieam@shaw. ca. Space is limited.

a.m. Monday through Friday, and Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m.

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develop a plan to reach their job or career goal. Call 604522-9701 for appointment.

Do you have an item for the calendar? Send non-profit listings to calendar@newwestrecord.ca.

Allow three weeks’ notice.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18 Are you gay, bisexual or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk? HOMINUM Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single.

Meets at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604462-9813 or Don at 604329-9760.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19 Ukrainian Christmas bake sale, Holy Eucharist Church, 501 Fourth Ave., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Westminster’s Ukrainian community is holding a sale featuring traditional Ukrainian perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht, kolachi, poppy seed rolls, pies, crafts and more. Craft tables are $30 and may be booked until Saturday, Dec. 12. Everyone is welcome. Info: 604-5260988 or 604-522-7711.

Royal City Farmers Market winter market, 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Belmont Street (just off Sixth Street) in uptown New Westminster. Farmers, food trucks, artisans, gourmet food producers will be gathering to create a truly authentic winter farmers market experience.

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Looking for a Christmas gift for the theatre lover in your family?

Why not take them out to see the Vagabond Players’ holiday production?

Inspecting Carol, a comedy by Daniel J. Sullivan, is onstage at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park until Dec. 19.

The madcap story is set behind the scenes of a struggling theatre company’s annual slapdash production of A Christmas Carol – and unfolds with the tale of what happens when an aspiring actor of questionable talent arrives and is mistaken for the inspector from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Shows are on Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.Tickets are $15 regular, or $13 for students and seniors. Reserve at 604-521-0412 or email reservations@vagabond players.ca.

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The Arts Council of New Westminster aims to be a hub for artists and art in New Westminster.

Leanne Ewen, president of the arts council, said the group has reassessed how it contributes to the vibrancy of arts and culture of the city and has developed a strategic plan for 2015 to 2018. Ewen said she’d love to see New West viewed as the “city of the arts.”

Coun. Bill Harper noted statistics show New Westminster has the fifth highest density of artists in Canada.

Christmas spirit: Inspecting Carol features (front, from left) Deborah Merrick, Diane Tzingounakis, Richard Wiens, James Hughes and Veronica Berg with (in back) Wynn Siu and Sheldon Landry. The Vagabond Players production is onstage until Dec. 19. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

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McIntosh served as a councillor for five terms, prior to last November’s civic election.

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Condos for Families: Why Developers are Building Bigger

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hen the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2015, it will mark not only the beginning of a new year but a new view on family-sized living options. New Westminster will become BC’s first municipality to legislate that new condo developments must provide a minimum of 30 per cent two- or three-bedroom homes, and at least 10 per cent of them three bedrooms.

Reaction is mixed. Some laud the move as a way to put homeownership within reach of young, growing families. Other aren’t so sure. And while many developers already offer larger units, there’s a consensus that legislating unit mix is unduly draconian.

Why Legislate?

John Stark, New Westminster’s senior social planner, says, “We surveyed 320 parents and found a two-bedroom apartment works fine if you only have one child. But when a second or third child comes along, many parents had to relocate to afford – or find – a larger home.”

Stark acknowledges that three-bedroom homes typically take longer to sell – clearly a concern to builders – but suggests larger

units are actually less costly to build when considering the overall price per square foot.

“You’re still only building one kitchen. And while you might add another bathroom, the additional bedroom costs virtually nothing. Plus these larger homes also appeal to a broader demographic – empty-nesters, extended families, people looking for roommates, even seniors who require live-in care.”

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However, Evan Allegretto, Wesgroup’s senior development manager, disagrees.

“Hypothetically, if we had been forced to build three-bedroom homes in the Brewery District, we would have to sell them for close to $600 per square foot –very similar to the price of a single-family house in Sapperton.”

Although New Westminster will allow interior bedrooms provided there are two sources of natural light from doorways, transoms or skylights, Allegretto is also concerned about design logistics in municipalities eyeing similar legislation while insisting on windows. “If you have a sunlight policy, it’s quite probable a 1,000-square-foot apartment would have to

increase to 1,300 square feet to accommodate extra windows.”

And finally, he notes that if three-bedroom homes languish on the market, developers may well be forced to lower prices on them, which would require upping the price of smaller units to compensate.

includes very high-end finishing specs, these homes command the higher price point needed to make it financially viable.”

For Boffo, it’s a model that works. In Metrotown, both Jewel I and Jewel II sold rapidly and Modello is following suit – all buildings that offer large units.

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Developers appear unanimous that legislating unit mix is not the right approach.

However, many are addressing the growing demand for single-family-home alternatives – on their own terms.

“The financial impact to the builder shouldn’t be an issue if you keep homes efficient and flexible,” says Nic Jensen, Onni’s vice-president of sales. “For example, we offer a two-bedroom-and-den plan that addresses the needs of downsizers, but could be easily converted to a three-bedroom for a young family.”

Karen West, sales and marketing director with Boffo Developments, says, “It’s easy to forget that 15 or 20 years ago, large suites were the norm. We made a conscious choice to continue building larger units designed with the end user in mind. Because our model

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Like Allegretto, Duyker believes a blanket approach fails to take into account the vagaries of specific markets. “If you’re forced to build three-bedroom apartments in a neighbourhood where people are looking for less expensive homes, you’re going to have a lot of disappointed buyers and unsold product.

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Sports Cornish hangs ‘em up

A career dotted with magic, championships and awards was unfortunately cut short due to concussions.

New Westminster’s Jon Cornish announced last week he was retiring as a player with the Canadian Football League’s Calgary Stampeders.

At 31, the end came too soon for Cornish and football fans.

“All good things must come to an end,” Cornish told those gathered at a press conference at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium.

Three head injuries, suffered in the span of two seasons, put the star running back on the sidelines for six weeks in 2014 and most of this past season.The St. Thomas More alum played in just nine games in each of the past two years, with a broken finger and a neck injury curtailing his availability in 2015.

While his career, at 140 games over nine seasons, was short, the list of accomplishments was many.

The Stampeders picked him 13th overall in the 2006 CFL draft.

During his first season at running back, Cornish gained 254 yards on 30 carries, contributing to the team’s 2008 Grey Cup win.

From 2012 to 2014, Cornish put up league-leading numbers carrying the ball, breaking Normie Kwon’s 56-year-old single-season rushing record for a Canadian in 2012. He was named the CFL’s most oustanding Canadian award each year.

In 2013 he was named the league’s Most Outstanding Player.

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Linemen lead Hyacks to BC title

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It was a game of lines, and the steadiest line prevailed.

The New Westminster Hyacks overwhelmed the Mount Douglas Rams 48-29 in Saturday’s B.C. Subway Bowl Junior AAA Football final at B.C. Place to capture the program’s first-ever gridiron title.

Through all the stellar stats and impressive highlight reel plays, the New West linemen were a constant force that put a beat-down on the opposition all season long.

This game, however, was suppose to be different.

It was, but not in an unpleasant way for the 10-0 Hyacks.

“We knew it was going to be a slugfest,” junior Hyacks head coach Darnell Sikorski said. “(Mt. Doug) is outstanding, and they’ll be good for years.They’re a powerhouse program, and when you’re able to execute at a high enough level to compete with them and beat them it’s incredibly rewarding for our kids.”

The line, while it flexed in the first half, stood its ground over the final two quarters and created daylight for New West’s dynamic dashers – with Sammy Sidhu accounting for four touchdowns and 264 yards on 14 carries.

In total, the Hyacks rushed for 429 yards and scored six of their seven majors via the ground. Sidhu said it was all due to the linemen.

“My line is everything.Without them I wouldn’t be here,” said the fleet Grade 10 running back, who counted TDs of 72, 70, nine and one yards. “They are the ones that got us here. Our (linemen) are the best players on our team.”

Also counting majors were Broxx Comia, on a 40-yard dash, RobertsonYagyog, from four yards out, and Shane Belsher, on a 20-yard pass from quarterback Kinsale Philip.

LinemanYanni Angelopolous, one of a handful of juniors who also played on the senior squad, said the prior week’s loss to Vancouver College in the AAA senior semifinal

Cutting to the chase: New Westminster junior Hyacks running back Sammy Sidhu, shown carrying the ball during the first round of the B.C. junior varsity playoffs, scrambled for 264 yards and four touchdowns Saturday in the B.C. Junior final. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

was a motivating moment.

“I know the feeling of how we lost and I didn’t want that feeling. I played my best so we wouldn’t have that feeling,” said Angelopolous, a Burnaby native. “(Mt. Doug) is pretty good.Their linemen are really good.Their quarterback is really, really good and it’s tough to get on him.”

The Rams quarterback Gideone Kremler was no stranger to pressure, serving as the starting pivot for both the junior and senior teams in Saturday’s final, while also working defence on both squads.Working from the shotgun formation, the cool-beyond-his-years thrower got

his team ahead 21-18 five minutes into the second quarter. But New West, which had won their regular season encounter 48-47, refused to back down.

The defence began to close the gap, too. After Sidhu scored on a one-yard dive with 1:54 left in the half, New West’s defence successfully pinned the Rams to their own end and forced the first punt of the day.The Hyacks left the field up 2621 with two quarters to play.

On the first drive of the second half, Mt. Doug was stopped at midfield but would minutes later pick up a safety after tackling New West’s punter in the end zone following a

bad snap.

That put the ball again in the Rams possession, but they were halted at New West’s 31-yard line.

On the following march, Sidhu broke free for a 70-yard TD and the game suddenly swung open 34-23 for the Hyacks.

Although the Victoria team would close the gap to five points on Kremler’s 45-yard pass to Connor Clarke with 35 seconds left in the quarter, the fourth frame belonged to New West.

“They worked their butts off. …

The first half was obviously a close game to begin with, and our Continued on page 56

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Shasta pair score medals at Worlds championships

Double medals were in the cards for members of the Shasta Trampoline Club.

Kyle Carragher and Tamara O’Brien, representing Canada at the World championships in Denmark two weeks ago, returned home with silver and gold.

O’Brien was part of the women’s gold-winning double-mini trampoline team that took top spot with 103.900 points, edging out Great Britain.

In the individual women’s final she was the highest-ranking Canadian, finishing ninth overall.

Carragher, meanwhile, helped the men’s national double-mini trampoline team place second behind Russia. He finished 18th overall in the individual finals.

Last week at the World Age Group competition, also in Denmark, Burnaby’s Declan McLean placed 31st in the 13-14 individual trampoline division, while Carragher placed 27th in the boys 1718 trampoline category.

TRACK & FIELD DUO NET KUDOS A pair of Royal City Track and Field Club athletes were honoured

at the B.C. Athletics Awards banquet last week.

Jeneviève Patry-Smith won a Midget 14 Track & Field Athlete Award for her outstanding performances of 40.27 metres in javelin, 33.60m in discus, and 11.19m in shot put, the latter two resulting in silver medals at the Athletic Canada HersheyYouth Regionals.

At the Legion national meet last August, Patry-Smith posted four top-10 results, including fourth in under-16 discus.

Brianna Bates picked up the girls’ Midget 15 Track and Field

Award for her javelin toss of 38.38 metres, which easily surpassed the standard of 36.10m. Bates would net a bronze in javelin at the Hershey competition last July.

HYACKS TAKE THIRD AT TIP-OFF The New Westminster junior girls Hyacks took the show on the road last week at Victoria Tip-Off tournament.

The Hyacks, who fell 29-21 in their season opener last week to Lord Byng, ran into their Vancouver rival in the tourney semifinal, with the result a 38-25 setback.

New West rebounded nicely from the loss and finished third, trumping Stelly’s 33-16. Devin Strome scored 13 points and hauled down 14 rebounds for the double-double, while Grace Fetherstonaugh counted eight points.

Earlier, they defeated Nanaimo Senior 41-17, with Strome counting 12 points and Tianna Gough eight.They also bested Brentwood College 51-9, getting 12 points from Strome, nine from Natalie Nastase and eight from Khadija Allen.

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Royal City rinks net early berths Joanisse, Geall rinks lock up spots at B.C. men’s championships

Two Royal City Curling Club teams are heading to the 2016 Canadian Direct Insurance B.C. Men’s curling championships.

The rinks of Joanisse and Geall claimed two of the first three berths to the provincial championships, thanks to points tallies from the World Curling Tour.

Joanisse, featuring skip Dean Joanisse, third Paul Cseke, second Jay Wakefield, lead John Cullen and coach Brett Kury, posted a

22-11 record over five tour stops.

The Geall rink, which includes skip Sean Geall, third Andrew Bilesky, second Steve Kopf, lead Mark Olson and coach Neil Houston, finished with a 14-9 record over four events.

Also qualifying was Team Cotter of Vernon/Kelowna.

There are still 13 berths up for grabs.

The championships is slated for Nelson from Feb. 10 to 14.

‘All credit’ to the line

On the lowdown: New Westminster’s Liam MacDonald, at right, ducks under a Delta Footmen check during recent action at Queen’s Park East.

The under-18 Salmonbellies got a hat trick from Parker Johnson and a five-point effort from MacDonald in a 10-8 victory, improving their record to 2-8 on the season. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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Continued from page 55 defence really stepped up in the second half, allowed one touchdown and that safety.That kept it close but eventually we pulled away,” said Sikorski.

Sidhu summarized it succinctly: “After we got that first stop in the first half, (Mt. Doug) just got frustrated.We just kept going from there and kept stopping them. Our offence pulled away and finally it was just too much for them. …

“When I came in I felt I was going to have a good game.

I knew I was going to have a good game because of my line.

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April 15, 1962 November 29, 2015 .

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Alan Hollingshead on November 29th, 2015 at the age of 53. He is predeceased by his loving father, Daryl. Christopher is survived by his loving family; spouse Sarah; mother, Marian; brothers, Glenn and Brian; sister, Judith; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Many thanks to Mark, Leno and Glen.

Special thank-you to Maureen and John and all the friends at Holy Trinity Cathedral. .

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 11, 2015 at 1:00pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com

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BARON, Karen Lea (nee Carter) .

December 11, 1958 - December 2, 2015 Karen passed away peacefully at her home in New Westminster December 2, 2015. She is survived by her husband Warren Ballard, her daughter Dawne Kaleniuk (Mathew), son Bradley Kryska (Courtney) and granddaughter Zoe. She is also survived by her brother Allen and sisters Sandra, Linda, Jacquie, Kathy and Patsy.

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