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A politician, a business owner and a lawyer may sound like the opening line of a joke, but it’s no laughing matter for homeless animals in Guatemala. While many Royal City residents are enjoying the holidays with their families, lawyer Angela Kerslake, Coun. Lorrie Williams and Greens and Beans Deli owner Leona Green will be volunteering at an Animal Aware Guatemala shelter this holiday season. “They operate a shelter for cats and dogs that come in, usually from the street,” Kerslake said. “Right now, they probably have in excess of 300 dogs and puppies and about 80 cats and kittens.They are always desperately in need of funds and supplies because, being situated in Guatemala, they don’t have any source of funding outside of donations.They struggle to provide the necessary care for these animals at the shelter and are constantly turning away animals as well.” After her first volunteer trip to Guatemala six years ago, Kerslake decided to do what she could to help Animal Aware Guatemala. Since then, she’s served as a director on its board, raised funds for the shelter, volunteered at the shelter and adopted out about 20 Guatemalan dogs and puppies to homes in Canada. “Sometimes people ask me, ‘Aren’t there cats and dogs close to home that need help?’ Of course the answer is, yes there are,” said Kerslake, who volunteers at the shelter four times a year. “The reason why I have elected to go over to Guatemala and try to help there as much as I can is that they have such a need for resources there and they have to rely largely on people and donations from outside of the country. But they are making a difference.” Kerslake will once again be spending time in Guatemala this holiday season, but this time she’ll be accompanied by Williams and Green, as well as Russell Pohl, the caterer at Galbraith Manor, where her office is located. “It’s so rewarding,” Kerslake said. “If you are an animal lover, you can’t beat it. I love

WOMAN’S BEST FRIENDS From left, Lorrie Williams, Angela Kerslake and Leona Green are off to Guatemala to help at an animal shelter. Kerslake has adopted out about 20 Guatemalan dogs and puppies to homes in Canada. PHOTO STEVE RAY

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Up Front ARENEX CRUMBLES UNDER WEIGHT OF SNOW

City staff heard cracking, popping sound Queen’s Park Arenex held memories for thousands of athletes, coaches, fans and residents of NewWestminster since 1938 By Theresa McManus

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The Arenex in Queen’s Park is a writeoff after its roof collapsed due to a heavy snowpack – just hours after staff were evacuated from the building. Dean Gibson, the city’s director of parks and recreation, said the Arenex was closed for programs on Monday, but three staff were working on site. In the afternoon, they heard a cracking, popping and twisting sound, which was the beginning of the roof beams beginning to move and separate. “It was a quiet day in the gymnasium, which probably helped us identify the situation early,” he said. “We first became aware of the situation in the late afternoon, contacted emergency services.They (the fire department) came on site with a structural engineer and the decision was very quickly made that we needed to evacuate the building and cut off services to it in the event of a collapse. Unfortunately, that collapse happened within an hour after that call was made. Quick thinking on several peoples’ parts probably averted any potential injuries.” Mayor Jonathan Cote said it’s fortunate there weren’t any activities taking place in the Arenex on Monday night. “Normally on an evening at that time, it would have been packed full of some type of activity,” he said. “We were going to be resurfacing the floor and it was empty at the time, other than staff who might have been in there.We are lucky on so many accounts.” The Arenex, built in 1938, is home to many activities including the toddler drop-in Motoring Munchkins, gymnastics and trampoline programs, ball hockey, volleyball, basketball and badminton. It’s also home to the Shasta Trampoline Club, the Sapperton Fish and Game Club, the Queensborough Boxing Club and the Queen’s Park Running Club. “We are really thankful we didn’t have activities going on in the building and nobody was injured,” said Fire Chief Tim Armstrong. “It is truly a blessing there.” On Tuesday morning, city officials were Continued on page 4

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Above and at right, photos following the collapse of the Arenex roof shows the scope of the destruction. The 70-year-old recreation facility is a write-off, and the city will have to decide whether to rebuild the facility on the existing site or include it in the Canada Games Pool/Centennial Community Centre replacement project. Left, trampolinists and gymnasts who train at the Arenex pose for a photo in front of the collapsed building. PHOTOS CORNELIA NAYLOR

Loss of Arenex leaves many athletes reeling By Theresa McManus

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Many Royal City residents are devastated by the loss of a place that become like a second home. Community members expressed sadness as news began to spread that the Arenex was destroyed after its roof collapsed Monday night. “It feels like our hard work has just been destroyed, sort of, and it’s just because of snow,” said 12-year-old Elisse Healy, a com-

petitive trampolinist with the Shasta Trampoline Club who has been training at the Arenex for five years. “I didn’t believe it was only snow that did this.” Steve Quinlan’s children were members of the Shasta Trampoline Club, and his daughter continues to coach for the club. “It was a familiar place to go to, where everybody knew everybody,” he said. “You walked in and it was family.” Thirteen-year-old Carly Anderson has been involved in the non-

competitive gymnastics program at the Arenex since she was about three years old. “It’s kind of sad,” she said. “There’s probably nowhere else that I can go that’s in New West.” New Westminster native John McMahon has been part of the ball hockey league at the Arenex since 1987. “The league has been going for 34 years and I started in the fifth year of it. I was 19.We played a league game in there on Sunday Continued on page 4

What now? Competitive shooter Gurjeevan Singh, who coached and practised at the Arenex shooting range, talks to media in front of the collapsed building. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

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City Cause of roof collapse has yet to be conﬁrmed

Continued from page 3 waiting for the insurers to arrive at the Arenex, do their assessment and give the city the go-ahead to demolish the building, which has been deemed a writeoff. “We are going to have the building secured with fencing, as well as security on scene, but the quicker we get some of the vulnerable areas down, the better off we will be,” Armstrong said. According to Gibson, the city had no concerns about snow load on the Arenex

roof before staff reported the suspicious sounds. “This building is 70 years old. It has withstood decades and decades of very harsh weather,” he said. “There was no reason to believe anything would be different this time around than what we have experienced.” Gibson said the exterior roofing membrane on the Arenex was replaced in recent years as part of the city’s regular maintenance. As part of the city’s energy management initiatives, he

said insulation was added to the roof at the same time. New West resident Rick Dowkes, who once lived in Sault St. Marie, said people back east would have to get on their roofs a couple of times each winter to remove snow. He also mentioned the insulation in the roof. “They decided to insulate, which is nice as it keeps the people inside warm but it allows no heat to escape to melt (the snow),” he said. Gibson didn’t want to speculate on the cause of the roof’s collapse, prefer-

ring to wait until engineers confirm the cause. Cote said the city will need to discuss whether to rebuild the Arenex on its existing site or to increase the scope of the Canada Games Pool/Centennial Community Centre replacement project. The Record has contacted city officials with questions about previous assessments of the Arenex, risk at other facilities and snow removal policies at city facilities, but hadn’t received a response by press time.

Aftermath: Emergency workers on scene at the Arenex on Tuesday. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

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Continued from page 3 afternoon and it looks like it might be the last game in there,” he said. “I just thought of the ball hockey league and reflected on how long I’ve been playing it. It’s pretty devastating.” Gurjeevan Singh, a 20-year-old Port Moody resident, practises and coaches shooting at the indoor shooting range at the Arenex every few days. He

has “no idea” where he’ll go now. “There’s really none that have this type of program. Here, it’s built for competitive shooting. Any other range it’s just recreational,” he said. Singh’s father woke him up at 7 a.m. on Tuesday to tell him the building had collapsed, and he quickly ran downstairs to watch the news.

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“My heart just sank,” he said. For the past 15 years, Scott Steinson has been playing badminton at the Arenex, a place that not only provides good-quality badminton but a welcoming atmosphere. A Coquitlam resident, Steinson detoured on his way to work so he could see the damage. “I was here for my first lacrosse practice,” said the

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number 2 in terms of busyness, after Canada Games Pool.We have approximately 1,300 people that are registered on a seasonal basis for our gymnastics and trampoline programs,” he said. “The Arenex is also home for numerous sports leagues and drop-in sport programs. Obviously, all of those will be impacted.” Gibson said it will be “a considerable undertaking”

to find alternative locations. “The gymnasium here is approximately 9,000 square feet. It’s probably one of the biggest gyms that we have in the city, outside of what the school district operates. The schools obviously need their facilities for their educational programs,” he said. “Our opportunities to move into our other community centres are limited at this point.”

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New West native. “I was six years old.” Dean Gibson, the city’s director of parks and recreation, said the city will be focusing its efforts on finding temporary accommodations so programs can be up and running in two or three months. He said it could take two or three years to build a permanent structure. “This facility is probably

Expect to see your new Curbside Collection Schedule in the mail next week. The schedule will contain your garbage and recycling calendar, as well as a guide to collection items and helpful tips. The 2017 collection is also available on our website at www.newwestcity.ca.

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The City of New Westminster invites business owners and managers in New Westminster to share insights regarding the beneﬁts and challenges of operating within the city. We are seeking input through three January 2017 business community workshops to help envision and deﬁne the future of New Westminster’s business environment, and gather ideas on how the city can continue to grow and thrive. Visit www.newwestcity.ca/ economicplan for more information or to sign up for a workshop.

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City resident riled about lack of mail delivery Theresa McManus

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A Sapperton resident is less than impressed with Canada Post’s mail delivery in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Craig Nichols, who lives in a house near Richard McBride Elementary school, said he’s only received mail two days since the first snowflake hit the ground two weeks ago. Aside from deliveries on Dec. 6 and 8, he said he’s had no mail delivered to his home. “No Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Nothing this week,” he told the Record on Dec. 16. “I went to the depot and they could only dig out one envelope, which is almost impossible. My wife sends out 150 Christmas cards. I am the treasurer for the football referees’ association and I need cheques to pay my referees, and they are in the mail. We have ordered stuff from Groupon, a whole bunch of Christmas orders and they haven’t even arrived yet. Those things are usually two-day delivery.”

If the mail can’t be delivered door-to-door, he’d prefer to see Canada Post build community mail boxes where residents in certain areas can pick up their own mail. “There is no delivery,” he said of his house. “According to Winnipeg and according to the depot, they are understaffed, over-volumed and their vehicles are getting stuck in the snow, and certain sections of town aren’t getting any mail delivery.” Nichols is baffled why postal carriers have been able to deliver mail after snowfalls in past years, but don’t seem to be able to do it at this time. “I’ll give full credit – our regular postie is a great person. Always on time. Never a problem,” he said. “All of a sudden a snowflake hits the ground and Vancouver and New Westminster shuts down.” In addition to phoning his member of Parliament to complain about the service he’s getting, he called Bonavista-Burin-Trinity MP Judy Foote’s office, as she’s the minister responsible for Canada Post.

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The cheque is in the mail? Craig Nichols is upset about the lack of mail service in his Sapperton neighbourhood since the snowy weather began a couple of weeks ago. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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Counting our blessings, yet again There are two holidays during the year that always make us deeply grateful for what we have. Thanksgiving is the obvious one.The other one is Christmas.Yes, it’s an adopted Christian holiday cobbled together with ancient pagan rites and rituals that have little to do with Jesus Christ. But this holiday, like so many others, is not about its historic origins but the feelings we hold for

it. How it touches us in so many non-religious and religious ways. How it evokes memories of family, travel, of laughter, joy – and, yes, even sadness. Of people missing from our lives, of family long lost. Or of family members reunited after too long absences. Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but there are few who can remain untouched by the sentimentality of the songs, the generosity of spir-

it and the theme of charity. This Christmas is no different. We are reminded how blessed we are in so many ways.We reside in a peaceful country, surrounded, for the most part, by kindred spirits who hope for the best for others.We have doctors and nurses who work hard to keep us well, firefighters and police officers who work tirelessly to keep us safe, and strangers who

will come to our assistance if we ask. Most of us will be able to wake up on Christmas morning knowing that there is a good meal to be shared with family or friends in the making. We are also reminded of how fragile life can be. Not a day goes by when we don’t hear of some accident that claims the life of someone who just happened to be in the wrong place at the

wrong time. Just this past week, New Westminster’s Queen’s Park Arenex collapsed under the weight of wet snow. It is almost miraculous that workers heard a crunching sound and were able to get out before the building collapsed. On another Monday at another time, that building could have been filled with children or sports fans.The unthinkable could have happened. But it didn’t. For

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Watch spending sprees continue With the government’s financial books swimming with cash, it’s not surprising our political parties are racing to outdo each other when it comes to whopping spending plans. The B.C. Liberals have just unveiled a $700-million (over three years) plan to help out first-time homebuyers with the down payment on their home.This follows an earlier $500 million to build new housing. Not to be outdone, the NDP is promising a $10-aday universal child-care program. It won’t provide a price tag, but it’s easy to see how it will cost taxpayers at least $1 billion a year, and probably closer to $1.5 billion.The NDP also says it intends to get rid of Medical Services Plan premiums, which would cost the government treasury more than $2 billion in lost revenue. The NDP has yet to explain just how, exactly, its ambitious spending plans would actually be paid for, insisting everyone will have to wait for its election platform-unveiling next year. The two parties aren’t done yet, of course. Look for the ruling B.C. Liberals to open the government’s wallet come the next budget to boost assistance rates for those with disabilities, single parents and low-income earners. One has to assume the NDP will match whatever increases are coming, and then go a bit further. None of these spending sprees should come as a surprise.The government is sitting on a budget surplus of

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Spirit of giving was thriving The Salvation Army’s kettles were really cooking at Christmastime, giving hope to the volunteers behind the campaign that they would have enough to provide the more than 5,000 Christmas hampers and food vouchers needed during the holiday season. Some of the funds collected would also be used to buy new toys for children in need – about 4,000, in fact. Leftover money would go towards the more than 300 meals the Salvation Army serves throughout the year.

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Dear Editor: In the Record, there has been a lot of discussion lately of New Westminster’s “missing middle,” and in that context there are a number of things I hope we’ll keep in mind: 1) Having three children is not a “regular family” scenario. Canada’s birthrate as of 2013 was 1.59 births per woman. (And this is a good thing considering the negative consequences of human overpopulation – such as two-thirds of all other animals are on track for extinction by 2020.) 2) Families with children can live in apartments. They do so all over the world and turn out just fine. It’s good not having a backyard: you can spend more time at the park actually meeting people who are different from you. 3) Most – if not all – supposedly familyoriented “secured market rental housing” is really just a licence for developers to print money. Renting is not a financially sustainable option for a family. 4) Before further reducing our green canopy with more laneway houses and such, let’s deal with the issue of over-housing. Some of those Queen’s Park mansions could easily house two or three families – and as they’re sold, should be retrofitted to do so. Patrick Parkes, New Westminster

Small homes have heritage value, too Dear Editor: Re: Demo on Hold for 1937 city house, the Record, Dec. 8 For more than two years, residents, city staff and council have been looking for ways to preserve what residents in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood have identified as being “important” – the retention of heritage homes, streetscapes and green space and since June 2016, the city has been working towards a conservation area for Queen’s Park. Of the almost 600 houses in Queen’s Park, many are smaller houses – part of the diversity of the neighbourhood and part of what gives the neighbourhood its charm. Conservation of the neighbourhood is not about saving only the big houses. All of the old houses and streetscapes have something to contribute to the neighbourhood. Our experience has been where houses have been demolished they are usually replaced by bigger houses, generally not well designed and do not fit in. At this time, before the conservation plan is completed, it is prudent for city council not to be approving demolitions of any heritage properties – modest or otherwise. We need the whole spectrum of houses and we are working hard to enhance this valuable asset. Maureen Arvanitidis, president, Heritage Preservation Society of New Westminster

Return to sender? Dear Editor: I have been eyeing a few bus shelters that are sitting abandoned on various New Westminster street corners (some are brand new). Rather than view this 2.98 per cent tax increase, maybe the city should consider returning them to the sender and getting a refund for the costs to the taxpayers that paid for them? Claire Maire, by email

NewCity mrcanada976 They built the station there because they’ve always had a plan for high density. It wasn’t put there for the benefit of just a few. That station has been there many years before you arrived so they aren’t putting condos up “anywhere” - they are putting it up at a SKYTRAIN STATION! I think you missed reading the writing on the wall. mrcanada976 NewCity You obviously do not live in this neighborhood. I’ve been here 16 years and went to Lord Tweedsmuir 35 years ago so I have pretty deep roots around here. Connaught Heights is a gem of the Lower Mainland. Go build your condo somewhere else. NewCity mrcanada976 The skytrain has deeper roots than you do. Sounds like 3rd degree NIMBY. Every project ever proposed in New Westminster causes this affliction. Trust me, every skytrain station already has density - you’re next. Richard NewCity Not true -- look at Nanaimo and 29th Ave. There’s no pressing need to put high rises around every Skytrain Stn. We won’t see the City demolishing the lower part of Queen’s Park to densify the area around Tipperary Park. Connaught Heights is an easy target because it’s a relatively modest, affordable neighbourhood without much political clout in New West. I can see some scope for, say, row houses along 7th Ave near the station, but it’s wrong to force the working and retired families along there out by raising their taxes through steps that will drive up the notional value of their houses. I don’t live there, but I visit often enough to know that C Heights is full of pleasant, well maintained older houses, that for some reason don’t have any Heritage value to the City. Why target them, when we have all that shabby low rise apartment housing south of 6th Ave?

Development is pricing NewWest out of reach for many Relic57 I see a city that is systematically destroying its historic neighbourhoods and replacing them with condo and rental towers that are beyond the affordability of lower income citizens, as if anybody below the status of doctor or lawyer or other professional no longer counts as a real person these days. New West has more low wage temp labour offices per square foot than any other place I know, but it’s assumed that everybody involved just scurry off into the shadows somewhere at the end of the day.

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City Beat Want to adopt a furry friend? Adopting animals from Guatemala is a lot easier than it sounds. “It’s actually very easy,” said Angela Kerslake, a supporter of Animal Aware Guatemala shelter. She’s currently on the hunt for forever homes for 30 puppies who currently call the shelter home. “As long as the animal has a veterinarian’s certificate stating that it’s in good health and has had its vaccinations, including rabies, which at the shelter they tend to all of that, they Collision: Police are investigating after a taxi crashed into a bank at Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue Monday afternoon, injuring two pedestrians. PHOTO SHANE MACKICHAN

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New Westminster police are investigating after a taxi crashed into the CIBC bank at Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue Monday afternoon. Officers closed the intersection shortly before 2:30 p.m., about 20 minutes after a Royal City taxi crashed into a bank in the southwest corner of the intersection. While there wasn’t any major damage to the building,

two pedestrians were taken to hospital as a precaution, according to a media release from the New Westminster Police Department. The driver was also taken to hospital. His injuries are unknown. “We’re still in the very early stages of this investigation, and while we speak with witnesses and obtain any video surveillance, ev-

eryone involved in the collision is being assessed medically,” said Acting Sgt. Jeff Scott in the release. “It is too early to say what may have caused this collision, but we’re considering all the possible contributing factors.” Anyone with information is asked to call police at 604-525-5411. – Cayley Dobie

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then put the dog in the crate and get it to the airport. It arrives at Vancouver airport.” If two dogs fit in a Vancouver-bound crate, the total cost of adopting a dog is about $500. A dog can often arrive in Vancouver within two weeks. “I used to think they had to be quarantined. That’s not the case as long as they meet the requirements of Canada Border Services, which is they have to be in good health and have the vet certification and their

shots,” said Kerslake, a New Westminster resident. “They arrive at the airport. Once they have gone through customs, you pick the animal up and away you go.” Animal Aware Guatemala is currently in crisis mode and in need of homes for pups. Kerslake noted that, because Guatemala is not a wealthy country, Canada and the U.S. often offer the only viable options. For more information, visit www.animalaware.org.

‘You want to take them all home’ Continued from page 1 Guatemala, Kerslake will take them to the animal shelter and show them around.While there, they’ll walk dogs, tend to sick animals in the clinic and spend time with cats in the shelter to help socialize them. “It’s very hands-on volunteer work at the shelter,” Kerslake said. “When we all come back to Canada, hopefully we will all be enthused about raising moneys to send over to them.”

Kerslake and her husband are close to purchasing a bus that will be converted into a mobile spay and neuter clinic to help address the root cause of the problem. The plan is to attract vets to go to Guatemala and volunteer their time and go into some of the smaller, more remote towns having problems with unneutered and unspayed dogs. Kerslake has adopted a cat and three dogs from the shelter in Guatemala, while

Williams has adopted one dog. “It’s very hard to leave. You become attached to certain dogs and cats in the shelter.You want to take them all home with you. Of course, that’s just not doable,” Kerslake said. “The next best thing I figure is to do as much as I can to make the life of the animals at the shelter as good as we can and to also try and get as many adopted out as we can.”

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Piva Modern Italian restaurant and lounge will be serving up a rustic/modern vibe and cuisine when it opens in Anvil Centre next spring. Arif Mulji is vice-president of business development for Amur Financial Group, which has signed a lease with the City of New Westminster for 3,500 square feet of restaurant space in Anvil Centre.The owner is a NewWest resident of Italian heritage who wanted to create a place where locals could get a great meal in a nice environment without having to go toVancouver. “The owners think of themselves a little bit as foodies, they like to dine out,” said Mulji, who is currently handling public relations for the owner. “One of the biggest challenges has been, ‘Why can’t we have something like a downtown restaurant in our own little community of NewWest?’” The owner’s grandfather grew up in Italy and moved to B.C., where he farmed

poultry, vegetables and fruit, and made wine. “Their family has a heritage in Italy so that is what the owner has always wanted to do was have a tie back to family and a tie into New Westminster,” Mulji said. “In wanting to keep with the Italian theme, but trying to be local as well, we are going to focus on Italian wine varietals, as well as some B.C. varietals.That was important as well.” Piva aims to capture the background of Joe Piva, the owner’s grandfather who farmed upon his arrival in Canada. “We were trying to marry that rustic with modern,” Mulji said. “You will always find some traditional dishes that you would expect from an Italian restaurant, some dishes that are going to be traditional with a spin, and some that are more modern and utilize fresh, Italian ingredients in a different way.” Piva hopes to complement other independent restaurants such as El Santo andWild Rice and serve pasta, wood-fire pizza and properly aged and prepared steaks starting in late May

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or early June. Mulji said the restaurant and lounge will be a step up from casual fine dining and closer to high-end, but it won’t be super expensive or pretentious. It will also have an outdoor patio. “We want to have a lounge seating environment/wine bar where people can come in after work, before the movies, after a show at Anvil Centre or the New Media Gallery; come in have a glass of wine, maybe a plate of pasta, something simple or quick.We thought that wine bar or lounge component was going to be really important, as well as the dining room,” he said. “The dining room is not necessarily formal, but more sit-down for a meal and conversation.” Amur Financial Group has hired architects and plans to incorporate some components of Anvil Centre’s design in the restaurant’s decor.The goal is to open in late spring. The owners don’t want to be named at this time.

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Congratulations to the members of Liquid Time, New Westminster Secondary School’s senior jazz band. The Grade 12 band, which includes students in grades 10 to 12, was one of 10 finalists in the high school instrumental category in CBC Music’s Canadian Music Class Challenge 2016. Under the direction of Steve Clements, who teaches Jazz Band 12 at the high school, the students performed an instrumental version of the Tragically Hip song Ahead by A Century. While they didn’t win their category (that honour

went to St. Francis Junior High and Catholic Central High School in Lethbridge, Alta.), we’re still very proud! You can check out Liquid Time’s submission here: tinyurl.com/liquidtime. SPONSORS WANTED Believe it or not but it’s almost time for New Westminster Secondary School’s 2017 musical theatre production.This year, the very talented folks at the high school are putting on Legally Blonde the Musical. The production is currently looking for individuals or businesses to sponsor one of its five performances. Sponsorships are available in three different categories – gold ($200), silver ($100) and bronze ($75) – and include a mention in the pro-

gram and an invitation to the Cheers and Cheese reception held after opening night. Gold sponsors will also receive two complimentary tickets to the opening night show on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. All sponsorship donations are tax deductible, too. If you’re interested, email Kelly Proznick kproz nick@sd40.bc.ca for more info and to register.You’ll send a cheque once you’ve registered. Oh, and tickets are already on sale for the show. It runs Feb. 8 to 12 at Massey Theatre, and tickets can be purchased online at www. ticketsnw.ca or by phone at 604-521-5050. ART FUNDRAISER A HIT There are some future artists over at École Mc-

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‘The teachers here go above and beyond’ Christmas tradition continues for students in alternate program Cayley Dobie

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Walking the halls of New Westminster Secondary School on the evening of Dec. 8, you’d never know there was a party going on. The Pearson wing was eerily quiet save for the faint sound of Christmas tunes that grew louder as you approached room 281. Outside the classroom, a crowd of students gathered hoping to catch a glimpse of the magic inside. Making students wait outside is all part of the fun of SIGMA’s annual Christmas dinner, Nolan Bellerose told the Record. “The Christmas party here at SIGMA is pretty special because the teachers put a lot of effort into the Christmas dinner,” he said. Bellerose is in Grade 12. He’s about to graduate (a semester early) after two years in the alternate program. Once he does, he’ll work for a few months before college starts next September when he’ll start training as a youth care worker. Bellerose, like others in the program, ended up in SIGMA because things weren’t working out in the mainstream system. He grew up surrounded by drug and alcohol abuse, and was going through some hard times before SIGMA, he said. Since then, however, he’s managed to get his marks up and joined the Hyacks football team. Last week’s Christmas dinner was the second Bel-

lerose attended. The dinner, now in its 16th year, is an important event for both staff and students. Hosted by SIGMA teachers and support staff, the annual feast is sometimes the only holiday meal some of the students get to enjoy, Sarah Weatherby, SIGMA’s youth care worker, told the Record. The purpose of the dinner is to create community, she said. “(It’s) to show how much we like working with them,” Weatherby added. “It’s also to make sure all students are being recognized and are having dinner.” In the days leading up to the dinner, staff hand out surveys asking students what they’d like for Christmas that year. Gift bags are purchased and teachers and staff go about filling them with things the kids asked for, plus a few other goodies. It’s all part of the experience,Weatherby said. Contrary to what people might think, SIGMA isn’t just a program for misbehaving teenagers (although they’re certainly mixed in amongst the group). It’s an alternative program run out of New Westminster Secondary School that offers Grade 10 to 12 students a flexible learning environment aimed at helping them succeed and, ultimately, graduate. Many of the students in SIGMA are gifted, some exceptionally so. Others have been referred there because of problems in the mainstream program. Like regular high school, SIGMA

runs on a semester schedule, with four courses per semester including electives, explained Weatherby. So what’s different? Well, SIGMA students start school at 10 a.m. and work at their own pace.They get more individualized help from teachers, thanks to smaller class sizes (there are usually about 15 to 20 students in a SIGMA class), and at SIGMA, there is no such thing as failing. Because students don’t work at the same pace as their counterparts in the regular stream, they aren’t penalized if they don’t complete a course by the end of the semester.That means a student who is about 70 per cent finished his or her Math 12 course would complete the remaining 30 per cent the following se-

Happy times: Above, this was Grade 12 student Nolan Bellerose’s last SIGMA Christmas. He will graduate at the end of this semester. Left, SIGMA students Lochlan Forsyth (the one with the candy cane) and Ben Dennis show off some of the gifts they got from Santa at the alternative program’s annual Christmas dinner. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY JOE GEBERT

mester,Weatherby said. “It’s about setting the students up for success,” she added. Grade 12 student Josh-

ua Kocsar is just one of the success stories. The former homelearner had fallen behind in some courses, so in Grade 10, af-

ter eight years of at-home learning, he enrolled in SIGMA. He admits there were some gaps in his Continued on page 12

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The family fun doesn’t end once Christmas Day has come and gone – and neither does the need to find ways to keep the kids busy. Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful, parents can rest assured there’s plenty to do for the whole family this holiday break.We’ve searched around and come up with this list of ways to keep the small humans in your household busy over the Christmas break. POTTERY CLASSES Queensborough Community Centre has a Clay Creations offering for five- to 10-year-olds, running Dec. 27 to 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. daily. Call 604-525-7388. At Centennial Community Centre, six- to 12-yearolds can sign up for Pottery: Cocoa Kettles and Mugs, Dec. 28 to 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 604777-5100. RECREATION PROGRAMS The City of New West-

minster is offering a host of kids’ programming through the winter break, so be sure to pick up a Christmas Active Living Guide (www.tiny url.com/ChristmasActive Living) for a full list. Among the options: Club Royale, for six- to 10-yearolds;Winter Blast, for five- to 10-year-olds; and Mad Science, for seven- to 13-year-olds. There are also Winter Break Outtrips for youth in grades 6 to 10, with activities such as bowling, Science World, rock climbing, mini-golf and swimming. CIRCUS DROP-IN Swing on down to Vancouver Circus School, on the second floor at River Market, for the Big Top Toddlers drop-in, with a session on Friday, Dec. 23 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Kids up to age five can try out circus apparatuses, a bouncy castle, toys and juggling props. Parents must stay with kids. It’s free for kids under one year old, $5 for other kids. See www. rivermarket.ca for details. There’s also an Intro to Circus Drop-in on Friday, Dec. 23 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Kids aged six to 14 can take

part from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (drop-in fee $15), and teens and adults are welcome from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ($30 per person). Drop-in spaces are limited, so it’s recommended you sign up in advance at 604-544-5024, or email info@vancouver circusschool.ca. DROP-IN CRAFTS Kids are invited out to the New Westminster Public Library for some drop-in craft sessions over the holidays. Parent participation is required, and the sessions are recommended for ages three to eight. Check out the fun on Thursday, Dec. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. See www.nwpl.ca for info, or drop in to 716 Sixth Ave. YOUTH CENTRE DROP-IN Kids in grades 6 through 8 can drop in to the New WestYouth Centre for a free drop-in from 1 to 3 p.m. daily through Dec. 23, then again Dec. 27 through 30. (You can register early for 50 cents and be entered in a draw for a gift card.) Call the youth centre at 604834-2007. INDOOR PLAYLAND

The drop-in fun for oneto six-year-olds continues at Queensborough Community Centre on Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., until Dec. 29. Note, there’s no class on Dec. 26. It costs $3.75 for parent and one child, plus $1.25 for each additional child. Call 604-525-7388 for details. GET IN THE SWIM Canada Games Pool is open throughout the Christmas break – note that it’s closing early on Christmas Eve and is closed on Christmas Day. Otherwise, there are public swims daily, plus extra events like Parent and Tot Playtimes and adult swims. For a whole schedule, see the Christmas Active Living Guide (you can get one online at www.tiny url.com/ChristmasActive Living, or pick one up at city facilities). GET ON THE ICE If blades are more your style, then slip on some skates and take to the ice at Moody Park Arena. It’s closed Christmas Day but has daily drop-in sessions throughout the Christmas break – including a host of

Something fun to do: Milla Kurylo tries out some circus props at a past drop-in at Vancouver Circus School. The circus school offers Big Top Toddler drop-ins over Christmas break. PHOTO RECORD FILES

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Community donations make dinner possible for teens Continued from page 11 education, but those gaps were soon filled with help from SIGMA teachers, he said. “I don’t really need that help anymore,” he said, “I still appreciate it, though, because I move at a much faster pace.” For Kocsar, the Christmas dinner is something

very special. “I think it’s important to get everyone here and bond as a school instead of being all over the place doing your own individual thing,” he said. “We don’t really have that time to really be a school.” Ashlan Koronko couldn’t agree more. The Grade 12 student was going through “a rough

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SEASON’S GREETINGS Coconut adds pizzazz Sometimes the best treats are simple ones. Reader Becky Finley has won herself a gift basket from Posh Pantry with her entry in our Cookies & Carols contest – with this entry for old-fashioned peanut butter drops. “A simple favourite from when we were kids,” she

Tasty treat: Rolling cookies in coconut can add pizzazz. Reader Becky Finley has done just that with her winning recipe for old-fashioned peanut butter drops. PHOTO THINKSTOCK

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Classic treat: There are multitudes of recipes out there for shortbread cookies. Reader Janet Kvammen shares her family recipe below for this Christmas favourite. PHOTO THINKSTOCK

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Reader Janet Kvammen writes: “I’m submitting a family recipe for shortbread cookies.You likely have shared a ton of shortbread recipes over the years but … so simple, light and lovely. I have kept it old school imperial measurement but it is

1 lb butter 1 cup berry sugar 4 cups of flour Cream butter and sugar gradually. Add flour, mixing well. Knead well by hand, until the dough starts to crack.

(If too difficult, you can use a Kitchen Aid mixer) Bake at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes until edges slightly golden. Watch carefully as the time may need adjusting. – submitted by Janet Kvammen

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Try out this almond roca Almond roca, anyone? Reader Brenda Fairfax is sharing her recipe. Old-Fashioned Almond Roca 1 pound butter 1 cup granulated white sugar 3 tbsp. water

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Classic sugar cookies Reader Marjorie Staal has given us a glimpse into the past with her offering. “This recipe is from my mother’s cookbook,” she writes. “It is called the AmericanWoman’s Cook Book, published in 1938. It is full of pictures of women in dresses and aprons and big smiles.There are sections of things like the vitamin content of foods or how to whip evaporated milk properly. “But what is so funny is the comments on the pictures – ‘when frying food is done, drain it and save the fat to use again.’ Or ‘strike up a warm acquaintance with your oven and its special temperament.’ Maybe I should start to talk to my stove and I would become a better cook.” Here is the recipe for sugar cookies that Marjorie made with her mom, and that she now makes with her daughter. She warns: “Do not use margarine – it must be

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SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES for those last-minute holiday needs. Whether you live uptown, downtown or in Sapperton or Queensborough, there’s shops near you that offer an array of gift ideas for everyone on your Christmas list.Why head out of town to shop when you can shop local?

ENJOY A STROLL OR A DRIVE AROUND TOWN and view the beautiful Christmas lights adorning streets around the Royal City. Downtown, the streets lights make Columbia Street sparkle, a large tree shines in Hyack Square and Anvil Centre is aglow with red and green spotlights, while a large tree and street lights give Sixth

Street a festive feel in the uptown. Neighbourhoods throughout the city are home to some lovely light displays, but it looks like the Queen’s Park neighbourhood has gone all out this year.

TAKE A SPIN AROUND THE ICE AT MOODY PARK ARENA during the loonie skate on Friday, Dec. 23 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. or public skate on Saturday, Dec. 24 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. On Boxing Day, the arena is having loonie skates from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m.The arena is at 701 Eighth Ave.

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WORK OFF THAT HOLIDAY MEAL and enjoy a walk along the waterfront. Whether it’s rainy, snowy or sunny, the riverfront is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll.

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The holiday season is a very special time of the year that is celebrated with favourite food and drinks alike. Family and friends come together to eat, drink, and commemorate the precious relationships that they hold with each other. Throughout the years there have been many beverages and appetizers made to help capture the essence of the season and these gatherings. Eggnog is probably the first seasonal beverage that comes to mind. Eggnog is a drink that seems to have originated in Britain from a drink called a posset.This was a mixture of eggs, milk, and ale, sherry, or brandy. Posset was served in small, carved, wooden mugs called “noggins,” and thus the name “eggnog” was created. In North America the recipe was altered with rum as the replacement for the ale, sherry or brandy. In today’s world, eggnog is not necessarily served with alcohol and is a favourite for many of all ages. Due to the hustle and bustle of the season and hectic schedules, many consumers tend to buy it pre-made in a

carton rather than making it from scratch. The varieties available to us at our local grocery stores also include a light version that is lower in fat, and, at some locations, a no-fat variety. However, making eggnog from scratch adds an old-world classic holiday touch to your celebrations and the taste is incredible. This recipe is my gift to you, loyal readers. This eggnog is so rich and fresh tasting, that any store bought variety will definitely shadow in comparison. If you can, try to buy whole nutmeg and grate it fresh versus preground as a garnish. Essential oils of the nutmeg are released at the time of grating and add an extra aromatic essence to your mug of holiday cheer.The flavour difference is amazing. Food and beverages are a great social aspect of bringing people together and even more wonderful when you have made them from scratch. Always remember that seasonal beverages do not have to contain alcohol to be enjoyable. A heated cranberry or grape juice, for example, with the warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and star anise can be made to replace

Tastes of the season: Eggnog is always a festive choice – and making it from scratch can make your holiday celebrations even more special.

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mulled wine. Whatever beverage you choose, please drink responsibly and have a magnificent time. HOMEMADE EGGNOG The constant stirring of the egg mixture, while it is cooking, is vital to ensure that the eggs don’t become scrambled eggs.

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1/2 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup whole milk 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg Pinch of salt 1 additional cup of whipping cream 6 tbsp. dark or spiced rum In a stainless steel bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until smooth. Mix in the one cup of whipping cream, the milk,

nutmeg and salt until completely combined. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water. For a more temperate heat, make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl.Whisk the mixture constantly until it reaches a temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the bowl from the heat and immediately chill uncovered in the refrig-

erator until cold. While the mixture is cooling, whisk the remaining cup of whipping cream until soft peaks form. Once the egg mixture is cold, gradually fold it into the whipped cream from the previous step. Stir in the rum, pour into glasses and garnish with more freshly grated nutmeg. Makes just over five cups.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 23 Pop Up Community Kitchen for seniors, New West Salvation Army. For info, contact Minoo at 778-8855165 or mjavadi@fsgv.ca. Christmas Lights Tour of many of the colourfully decorated homes in the Lower Mainland, proceeds to the Transit Museum Society, a non-profit society. Departs at 7 p.m. from 22nd Street SkyTrain station in New West. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $5 for kids under 13. Reserve your seat by booking online at www. trams.ca. Info: 604-2198430. MONDAY, DEC. 26 Are you a man who is 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, bisexual or questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Meets today at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art

FRIDAY, DEC. 30 Christmas Lights Tour of many of the colourfully decorated homes in the Lower Mainland, proceeds to the Transit Museum Society, a non-profit society. Departs at 7 p.m. from 22nd Street SkyTrain station in New West. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $5 for kids under 13. Reserve your seat by booking online at www. trams.ca. Info: 604-2198430. THURSDAY, JAN. 19 TO MARCH 9 Parent Children Mother Goose Program, an interactive early literacy program for families with children from birth to aged five, focusing on rhymes, songs and stories with parents/grandparents and children. Takes place on eight Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., Qayqayt Elementary School, 85 Merrivale St. Free, but registration required by calling Gordana at 604-5203666. ONGOING

Camp Kerry Community Choir, meets Thursdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. This is a non-traditional choir intended to create an inclusive community for those with experiences of illness, grief and loss. Everyone is welcome and no prior singing experience is required. Song selections are non-classical and usually contemporary/folk tunes arranged to sing in harmony. Pre-registration is required at campkerry.org or 604553-4663. New Westminster Family Place, free family resource centre for parents with children five and under. There is a bright, actionpacked playroom filled with toys, games, puzzles and crafts and staffed by early childhood educators and a family support worker. There is a parents’ room for relaxing, and parenting classes are available. Dropin hours are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 604-520-3666 for info on upcoming programs. New Westminster Puffers Club, meets every second

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In its dark, cramped quarters in the basement of New Westminster’s Arenex building, the Queensborough Boxing Club proved to be home for hope. Looking like the setting for Rod Serling’s classic TV play Requiem for a Heavyweight, the small club was a place where young lo-

cal scrappers came to learn some form and climb the ranks, and more than a few veteran fighters found a ring to stay fit. Following the collapse Monday of the 80-year-old Arenex’s roof, the boxing club – along with numerous city-run programs and one of the oldest trampoline clubs in the nation – is left waiting to see if much can be salvaged from the wreckage.

Those who operate Queensborough are also hoping for a break or two, that could lead them find a temporary home to continue operating. “Off the top of my head Queensborough is one of the oldest (boxing clubs) still in existence that is sanctioned by Boxing BC,” remarked Boxing BC president and former Queensborough boxer Ryan O’Shea. “There may be old-

er clubs, but most have branched out to fitness or mixed martial arts...We’re still the same club, and we’ve been (in the Arenex) for more than 30 years.” Under the tutelage of longtime coach Scotty Jackson, Queensborough produced a number of B.C. and national champions over the years. O’Shea said his own beginnings were in the Arenex as an 11-year-old, where the club con-

structed a full-sized ring amidst the pillars and crannies of a cramped space lined with photos and posters celebrating the sport’s halycon days. “The set-up there was very oldschool, it was a boxing school and we currently have about 50 members, including 12 who are training competitively.” O’Shea won a provincial title Continued on page 33

Ferguson left a legacy for Bellies NewWest governor was at forefront of club’s resurgence The B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League, as well as people around the B.C. lacrosse scene, are reeling after the sudden death last week of New Westminster junior Salmonbellies governor Harry Ferguson. The always-amiable volunteer, who had taken on a variety of roles at the top of the New Westminster program over the past 20 years, died on the weekend after a sudden illness. “He was well respected in all lacrosse circles, a true gentleman who bled the red,” noted New West’s Walt Weaver, who shared governing duties with Ferguson. “He was a real ambassador of the game, and he loved the Salmonbellies.” Born in New Westminster, Ferguson gained a reputation for being a straight shooter, but who could leave the battles in the rink and boardroom. He played two seasons with the junior Bellies, in 1963 and 1965, and another two at the senior level, including a handful of games in 1968 with Coquitlam, and 25 games a year later with New West in the former InterCity League, where he counted 27 goals and 35 assists in the team’s unsuccessful run to the Mann Cup final. While his senior A playing career ended prematurely, Ferguson continued his involvement with the sport by coaching and refereeing. He also served as commissioner of the Western Lacrosse Association. He was brought onboard as general manager in the mid-90s under Murray Lehman, then succeeded Lehman as governor a handful of years later. B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League president Karl Christiansen says some of his earliest, and fondest, memories in the sport involve Ferguson. “I’ve known him pretty much my whole life – he was one of my first coaches in mini-tyke and was my first referee instructor,” recalled Christiansen. “He was never an absentee kind of guy, he was always at the rink, somewhere in the stands, ready to give his opinion.”

In the good ol’ winter time: New Westminster Royals’ Oliver Blaauw, above, fires the puck at the Burnaby Bulldogs net, while at right, he battles another Burnaby opponent for possession. At far right, the Royals’ Abigail Dairon pursues a Burnaby puck carrier during Hockey 3 action at Queen’s Park Arena recently. PHOTO CHUNG CHOW

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‘Tis the season where last minute preparations is in vogue, but the Royal City Curling Club and Curl BC are kicking it up a notch. The two are getting all the rocks polished and making sure the ice is properly pebbled in preparation for next week’s B.C. Junior Men’s and Women’s curling championships. The New Westminster club is hosting both championships Dec. 27 to Jan. 1, with the first throws going at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Eight teams are contesting each title, including five men’s rinks that call Royal City

home: defending B.C. champion Team Tardi, which also calls Langley home;Team Kiss;Team McCrady;Team Proctor; and Team Sato, which also has ties to clubs in Coquitlam and Cloverdale. The men’s action begins with Kiss taking on Team Love of Vernon, Proctor playing McCrady,Tardi squaring off against Victoria’s Team Habkirk, and Sato facing Team Anderson of Grand Forks. Draw 2 is slated for 7:30 p.m.Tuesday. On the women’s side, Royal City’s Team

Daniels will also be targeting a repeat performance as champion. In their opening draw Daniels plays off against Team Coulombe of Victoria at 2 p.m. The round robin for both men and women continues Dec. 28 with draws at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.The draws continue into Friday, with the final draw starting at 2 p.m. The playoff portion picks up with semifinals on Saturday, Dec. 31.The finals are slated for Sunday, Jan. 1. For more info, visit playdowns.curlbc.ca.

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Continued from page 32 and competed at a junior world championships. He sees the immediate challenge now as finding a space where Jackson can continue to train the young group of competitive boxers for the upcoming slate of events, including the nationals. The club had two boxers crowned at the provincials two months ago – Robert Couzens in male 69-kilogram elite division, and Sabri Faruk in the male 81kg category. What has made Queensborough so accessible for those interested in the art of pugilism is that Jackson kept it affordable, said O’Shea. “Over the years (Jackson) has kept it an open-door policy at the gym, he didn’t charge anything to come in and train,” said O’Shea. “It wasn’t a business, but a place to get valuable experience.” Jackson has talked with many of his fighters and former boxers, and is seeking temporary training situations in the area. Ideally, the club can find some local space here or in a neighbouring community to set up until the city of New Westminster makes its plans on a replacement for the Arenex.

While the club didn’t have private insurance, O’Shea is inquiring whether Boxing BC’s insurance would cover some costs of replacing equipment that may have been lost or damaged. The club, however, isn’t down for a ten-count, he said. “(Jackson) is reaching out to see what can be done right now.We have seven fighters getting ready for the competitions on the calendar, for nationals. That’s priority No. 1 right now,” said O’Shea. Anyone who wants to help the Queensborough Boxing Club can reach O’Shea by email: ryan@mitchellgroup.ca. ! The Shasta Trampoline was also a long-time tenant at the Arenex, and is seeking both help in finding a new location and funds to replace damaged equipment. Founder and coach Val Johnson did not wish to comment on the club’s situation or future. But a GoFundMe campaign sprung up in the hours after the collapse and within 24 hours raised $4,150 in support of the Shasta Trampoline Team. For those interested in supporting the Shasta team, visit: www.gofundme.com/shastatrampoline-team-fund.

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While others were battling the crowds and traffic to fill Christmas wish lists, New Westminster Hyacks’ head coach Doug Woodward was happy to sit at home and count his blessings. A strong, healthy start to the season by his senior girls AAA basketball team counts as one of the biggest gifts he could have hope for. The Hyacks continued to impress by outscoring its opposition 216-130 over three games, taking the threegame Bob Gair Classic tournament title with a 78-55 win over the St.Thomas More Knights. Powered by a 19-point performance from Grade 11 guard Sarah Forgie, the Hyacks held sway virtually the whole game and offered up a good mix of the team’s varied defensive schemes in the process. Earlier, New West defeated Mount Boucherie 65-37, getting 21 points from Forgie and 11 from Grade 10 Natalie Nastase. “STM and Mount Boucherie were the strongest teams we faced, they had size and a little bit of everything but they couldn’t handle our press,” said Woodward. “(Boucherie’s) best player was their post, who has a great shot, but we covered her pretty well.” Against the Knights, the Hyacks busted open the game in the second quarter in the span of a minute, turning a 12-point lead into 20 by cashing in eight quick points. “We’ve got a couple of kids who steal the ball so well, they know each other and find each other and really it was like 50 seconds and (we) put up four baskets.” New West launched the tourney by topping Cambie 73-38, as Devin Strome counted 14 points while Milanna Obrovac,Tianna Gough and Forgie all hit for double digits.

SEASON’S GREETINGS! CELEBRATE SAFELY Stay safe during the holidays Between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day in B.C., on average, one person is killed and 320 people are injured in 1,000 crashes. That’s why police will continue to be out in full force at CounterAttack roadchecks across the province during the holidays. Tis the season for some good cheer but make sure you plan ahead for a safe ride home if your celebrations involve alcohol. Here are a few tips from ICBC to help make sure everyone gets home safely this holiday season: • Plan a safe ride home before you head out. Choose a designated driver before going out or set money aside for transit or a taxi. Operation Red Nose is also available in many communities to help get you and your car home safely.

• Share the responsibility to help your friends and family get home safely – ask yourself if it’s your turn to be the designated driver. • Never get in a car with an impaired driver; ask to get out of the car if necessary. Take a stand and don’t let your loved ones get behind the wheel impaired. • Cycling or walking home while impaired is unsafe. Impaired pedestrians and cyclists are a danger to themselves and other road users. • If you’re hosting a party, reward the designated drivers with some fun and easy-to-make mocktails. And make sure your guests have alternatives to get home safely or if necessary, let them stay overnight.

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A look-see: New Westminster’s Keja Davis, at right, looks towards the hoop during action at the recent STM Chancellor tournament.

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Picking up the Gair MVP award was Grade 12 guard Jaime Lee, while post Keja Davis was named an all-star. The wins ran the team’s record to 11-1, with the lone blemish coming at a Hawaii tournament. Woodward conceded that the Hyacks have yet to meet any of the province’s heavy-hitters, but feels they are in good position to make waves come next month’s Centennial Top-10 tourney, where they will be thrown in with the top-ranked squads from across B.C. “I’m looking forward to it, because every game is a great test,” he said.

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36 CHRISTMAS EDITION December 22-23, 2016 • New Westminster RECORD

HAPPY NEW YEAR Prices Effective December 26 to January 4, 2017.

100% BC Owned and Operated PRODUCE

MEAT

Fair Trade Organic Extra Large Avocados from Pragor Cooperative in Mexico

Organic California Grown Medjool Dates

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

value pack

454g (1lb) package

13.21kg

9.98

2/4.00 Organic California Grown Mini Carrots 454g

DELI Bremner’s Organic Frozen Fruit assorted varieties

assorted varieties

20 sachets product of USA

SAVE

2/5.50

UP TO

43%

UP TO

31%

assorted sizes product of Delta, BC

5.49 to 21.99

Granola King Granola

SAVE

assorted varieties 85g product of USA

30% 2/6.98

Happy Planet Smoothies, Matcha and Orange Juice assorted varieties 325-900ml • +deposit +eco fee product of Vancouver

2.19 to 4.99

Anita’s Organic Rolled or Steel Cut Oats While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.Product may not appear exactly as depicted.

SAVE

Endangered Species Chocolate Bars

SAVE

17.61kg

7.99lb

Celestial Seasonings Tea

35%

assorted varieties

17.99lb

GROCERY

UP TO

Choices’ Own Gourmet Pork Sausages

39.66kg

2.98 each

22.02kg

9.99lb

Ovation Bone In Rack of Lamb

2/3.00

SAVE

value pack

5.99lb

Organic California Grown Cauliflower

(1lb) bag

Canadian Grade A New York Strip Loin Steaks

1kg product of BC

6.99 454g 2kg

Olympic Krema and Organic Yogurt assorted varieties

SAVE

500g-1.75kg product of Delta, BC

UP TO

30% 2.99 to 8.99

Sambazon Frozen Supefruit Packs and Organic Acai Sorbet

assorted varieties

SAVE

4.99

40%

product of Vancouver

UP TO

33%

400-473ml • product of USA

5.99 to 7.49

assorted varieties

SAVE

200-250g

assorted varieties

190g • product of Canada

product of UK

31% 2/4.98

SAVE

22%

Vega One All-in-one Nutritional Shakes

6.99

BulletProof Brain Octane, XCT Oil, Upgraded Whey Protein or Upgraded Collagen

Assorted Sizes

Regular Retail Price

827g-876g

Bio-K Plus Probiotics

Assorted Varieties

Assorted Sizes

43%

3.99

Whole Earth & Sea Multivitamins Men's, Women’s, Men's 50+, Women's 50+

20% off Regular Retail Price

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14.99

assorted varieties

SAVE

5-10g • product of USA

1.49 to

UP TO

42% 2.19

Prana Organic Chia Seeds

SAVE

assorted varieties

assorted sizes product of Canada

28% 5.99

Omega Nutrition Coconut Oil, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and Pumpkin Seed Butter assorted varieties 568g–3.78L

SAVE

UP TO

31%

product of Phillipines & UK

12.99 to 39.99

BAKERY Organic Multigrain or Organic 100% Whole Wheat Bread 530g

assorted varieties

398-796ml • product of USA

SAVE

35%

2.69 to 4.99

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Look To Choices Nutrition Team

25% off 49.99

product of USA

UP TO

WELLNESS Assorted Varieties

1L • +deposit +eco fee

SAVE

Choices’ Own Chicken Wing Platters

Eden Organic Canned Beans

Woolwich Goat Cheese

Ryvita Crispbread

with or without pineapple

GimMe Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks

assorted varieties

34% 22.99

Coco Libre Organic Coconut Water

29.47

60 Tablets

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4.99

BOXING WEEK DECEMBER 26 - 31, 2016

WHILE QUANTITIES LAST - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!

WORKWEAR | SAFETY | APPAREL

«« NO RETURNS ACCEPTED ON DECEMBER 26th »»

SALE!

• KEEN.DRY ™ waterproof breathable membrane • Exceeds Mark II slip-resistance standards • Metal Free ORIGINAL PRICE $239.99

# 1012761

SAVE 58%

• Pro Dri Waterproof mebrane • Rocker toe offers toe spring & requires less energy to walk • Steel toe with composite plate

SIZES 8-13*

$99.95

# 17176 ORIGINAL PRICE $259.99

SAVE 46%

BOA 6” CSA BOOT

SAVE 63%

$84.95

SAVE 55%

$84.95

$21.95

ORIGINAL PRICE $44.99

SAVE 45%

$24.95

DECEMBER 26th ONLY

BOXING WEEK!

IN-STOCK - REGULAR PRICED

TAKE AN ADDITIONAL

IN-STOCK - REGULAR PRICE

MISSION

32081 LOUGHEED HWY (MISSION GATE PLAZA - 7-11, KFC, ABC)

LOUGHEED HWY

604-287-2219

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50% OFF RUNNEL DR.

BARNET HWY

LANDSDOWNE

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FALCON

50% OFF

WREN

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WORK PANTS

BUY ONE

Walk Easy Chocolate

Dream Blacksnake

Journey Mesh Blue

Funk Lava

Sunny Periwinkle

Hope Green Tundra

Sporty

Bout Time

(Available in White, Silver)

(Available in Black)

# D4126 R44/N44

DECEMBER 26th ONLY

BUY ONE

(Available in Black)

• Soft brushed flannel fabric with quilted lining for warmth • Attached faux hood

# 024-P700LY

HOODIES

Take Time

PLAID QUILTED JACKET

• 250g. polyester brushed fleece knit • Detachable hood

SAVE 56%

Me Too Black

(Also available in Brown)

# 2969BDW ORIGINAL PRICE $189.99

HI-VISIBILITY HOODIE

ORIGINAL PRICE $49.99

Step Out

WE ARE O NEW YEA PEN R'S DEC 31 - EVE 11-4

• Full grain leather with waterresistant PU coating • 200g Thinsulate™ insulation • Metal Free

SIZES 7-13*

# 6505S

ORIGINAL PRICE $239.99

$139.95

WE CARRY SANDALS YEAR ROUND

PREMIUM 8” CSA BOOT

• Boa closure lacing system • All-Terrain oil, acid and slip resisting rubber outsole • Metal free

SIZES 8-13*

B.C.’s Comfort Shoes Headquarters

WATERPROOF 8” CSA BOOT

WATERPROOF 6” CSA BOOT

SIZES 7-15*

NO TAX BOXING WEEK SALE!

20% OFF*

Already Reduced

WINTER JACKETS

CLEARANCE CLOTHING!

COQUITLAM

30 % OFF !*

WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

2733 BARNET HIGHWAY

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

604-475-8100

SATURDAY 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

See our holiday hours online

(NEAR SUBWAY & McDONALDS)

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Sale prices in effect December 26-31, 2016 or as otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply, see sales staff for details. Items are first come first serve. In-stock items only. Not all items available at all locations.

MORE COLOURS AVAILABLE IN ALL SHOES

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SAS BURNABY - 5900 Kingsway 604.558.4727

SAS SURREY - 10340 152nd St. 604.498.4801

(One block east of Imperial next to Wendy’s) • M - F 10 - 6 | SAT 10 - 5 | SUN 12 - 4

(Across from Guildford Mall, next to Tim Horton’s) • M - F 10 - 6 | SAT 10 - 5 | SUN 12 - 4

♥ Gift Certiﬁcates Available

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Made in America

BOXING DAY SALE up OFF to

NO GST & NO PST

12 months free financing*

WISHING YOU A

JOYFUL

Christmas LOWEST PRICE ON TURKEYS GUARANTEED! We automatically match all competition. *Only during the effective date of the competitors advertising, only within geographical trade area

GRADE A TURKEY

.97lb

FROZEN 2.14/kg First 1 with $50 single grocery purchase, effective December 16th to 26th. Although every precaution is taken, errors in prices and/or specifications may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct any such errors. May not be used with any other promotion. Some special items may not be on display but are available via our special order program. *See store for details.

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Since 1989

www.lanestore.ca

1455 United Blvd., Coquitlam, BC

604.522.5144

Store Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 6:00pm Friday 9:30am - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:30am - 6:00 pm Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm

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