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Celebrating the past with a new twist May Day picnic born out of city council’s decision to cancel traditional Lancers’ dance

By Theresa McManus

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May Day is returning to its roots at this weekend’s community heritage picnic.

Royal City residents are set to celebrate the 145-year-old history and traditions of May Day, which was first held on the city’s cricket green on May 4, 1870.The first May Day featured games, music, dancing and a picnic.

“They gathered on the green, had a picnic, and came together in a cheery manner,” said Karen Baker-MacGrotty, one of the organizers of this year’s picnic. “Over the years, it’s been cheery and it’s been fun.They say May Day brings out the children in all of us, so that’s what we are trying to recreate – that happy, wonderful, lighthearted sense of community.”

School kids will gather in Queen’s Park Stadium of the annual May Day celebrations on May 20, but residents of all ages are invited to attend a new community heritage picCELEBRATING MAY DAY Claire Haffner, 2015 May Queen, and Colburn Connelly, Royal Knight, front, and David MacGrotty, Karen Baker-MacGrotty nic that’s taking place on Sunday, May and Sandra Sontowski, the city’s 1954 May Queen, will be among the folks attending the New Westminster community heritage picnic on Sunday. Citizens are invited to bring a picnic lunch and May Day memorabilia to celebrate a tradition that’s been taking place in New Westminster since 1870. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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City steamed about new coal plan

New proposal to load coal directly onto ocean-going vessels could have ‘an even greater impact’ on NewWestminster

By Theresa McManus

tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca

New Westminster city council fears a new proposal for Fraser Surrey Docks could lead to a full-blown coal terminal across from Westminster Quay and Queensborough.

Fraser Surrey Docks has contacted Port Metro Vancouver about changing the direct

transfer coal facility project permit that was approved last August.

The amendment would allow Fraser Surrey Docks to load coal directly from the facility onto ocean-going vessels, rather than onto barges that would transport the U.S. coal to Texada Island before it’s shipped to Asia.

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Despite assurances from Fraser Surrey Docks that the amendment under consideration would have no impact on the volume of coal Fraser Surrey Docks would be able to ship with its existing permit, Coun.

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al could have an “even greater impact” on New Westminster than the original proposal, and could lead to “even greater volumes” of coal going through the facility.

“I always predicted that was a soft sell,” he said of FSD’s initial proposal. “The freighters they were intending to load at Texada did have a capacity to enter the Fraser River, so I was very puzzled they would start off with this as a transfer station.

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‘None of us will ever be truly happy again...’

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HOME SWEET HOME: Colburn and Evan Connelly enjoy their Alberta Street home, which will be opening its doors as part of the 36th annual Heritage Homes Tour. PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

Opening doors to the past Love It or List It home featured in 36th annual Heritage Homes Tour Tereza Verenca

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Local residents will get a chance to step inside the Charles Erickson House on Alberta Street later this month as part of the 36th annual Heritage Homes Tour.

Some may recognize the century-old home from the TV series Love It or List It Vancouver, which pegged owners Danielle Connelly and her husband,Trevor, against each other in an episode last year. She wanted to sell, while he wanted to stay.

“It gets overwhelming at a certain point when you think about all the work that needs to be done,” Connelly said about her desire to move. “We talked about doing this main floor renovation, but you have kids, and your budget is limited.The reality is it could take many hours, and living in that chaos is disruptive for everybody.”

The couple, who are parents to two young boys, decided to stay in the end, after the big reveal.What once was a box-like floor plan with a lot of “wasted space” is now a functional family home.

“It really was love at first sight. It was beautiful,” Connelly told the Record.

The show’s design team tore down a lot of the walls

Open doors: The Charles Erickson House in Sapperton, now home to the Connelly family. PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

on the main floor, creating an open kitchen area with a pantry, a laundry room and a brand new bathroom (complete with its own chandelier).The colour scheme changed from dark and dull to bright and beach-like.

Designer and former Bachelorette star Jillian Harris (a.k.a Team Love It) used most of the furniture and trinkets the family already had. She created a photo collage on the wall in the dining area and also reupholstered an old Morris chair Connelly’s late father never got around to finishing.

“It’s Trevor’s favourite spot to sit.You can usually catch him in there with a book and a cup of tea,” she added.

Harris also installed a stained-glass window that a

family friend had made in memory of Connelly’s dad.

The piece was created from glass scraps her father used while dabbling in the art form himself.

“Sometimes tying it all together is hard, but they really managed to do it,” she said.

The show granted a few more wishes, including a new fireplace and incorporating the family’s wooden piano into the living room.

Connelly said she was also thrilled to see the industrial looking light fixtures in the kitchen, fashioned to a pulley that can be raised if they want to use the space for other activities.

Other personal touches include building the dining room table out of wood salvaged from a silo in Chilliwack, the city Connelly’s father was based in

while in the military.

The upstairs (which contains three large bedrooms) and an attic were also repurposed. Connelly explained they now use the latter as a play area and an office.

The house isn’t all contemporary and modern, however; it still has a heritage feel to it, with its creaky floors, irregular roofline and wraparound porch.

Built in 1912, the home was originally owned by Charles William Erickson, a millwright at the nearby Fraser Mills. Like many other homes of the day, the property at one point became a boarding house with two entrances.

“We take a lot of pride in the history. It’s always going to be there,” she said. “It’s nice we could make it into something we wanted.”

Charles Erickson House, located at 347 Alberta St., is one of 14 venues featured in the 36th annual Heritage Homes Tour and Tea on May 31.Tickets cost $40 and can be picked up at Champagne Taste, New Westminster Museum and Archives at Anvil Centre, Cadeaux Gifts and Home Embellishments, Royal City Colours and Mandeville GardenWorks.

For more information about the tour, visit www. newwestheritage.org.

A $1,000 fine and a 20-month driving prohibition – that’s the sentence a 47-year-old Burnaby man was given for his role in a fatal crash in 2011 in New Westminster.

The Burnaby resident, who was in court last Wednesday afternoon for his sentencing hearing, pled guilty to one count of driving without due care and attention, a charge under the Motor Vehicle Act. The charge stems from a collision that happened on April 19, 2011, when the cement truck Mohammad Abdolmalekpoor was driving ran a red light at Holmes Street and East Columbia, striking a compact car travelling east on Columbia Street, sending it through the cement barrier at the bottom of Holmes Street and into Hume Park below.The driver, 26-year-old Mark Holmes, died at the scene.

Tracy Demears, Holmes’ mother-in-law, attended the sentencing hearing with her daughter Kim, Holmes’ sister-in-law.

After the sentence was announced, she told the Record she wasn’t surprised.

“The prosecutor dropped the ball,” she said. “It was like postponement after postponement, that’s why he’s pleaded out, it’s got nothing to do with him coming forward and saying, ‘Yes, I’m guilty.’”

Demears worked with Holmes at Accurate Lock, Safe & Alarm Co. in New Westminster. On the day of

the crash, Holmes dropped her off at work before heading home to Coquitlam to pick up his wife and infant son for a doctor’s appointment.

Demears told the Record she often replays that day over and over in her head, wondering if Holmes would still be alive had she done something differently.

“You spend all day wondering, ‘What if I kept him there five more seconds?

What if somebody downstairs wanted him?’ Or you know, just, ‘What if?’” she said.

Holmes’ wife Jennifer and their son Jackson, who is four years old now, live in Maple Ridge. Demears said the experience will live with the family forever.

“It never goes away.Your life is forever changed, forever changed. Jackson’s going to grow and we can tell him that we fought for his dad but the justice system let him down,” she said.

In a victim impact statement submitted by Holmes’ mother and four siblings, the 26-year-old was described as a happy, caring, smart young man. “(Mark) was quick with a smile and even quicker to make someone else smile,” read the statement.

The statement noted that everyone in the family has been traumatized by the experience and it has left a melancholy cloud over them all. “None of us will ever be truly happy again, how could we?”

In 2012, following an indepth investigation by New continued on page 9

Gone: A memorial pays tribute to Mark Holmes, the 26-year-old new father killed when a cement truck ran a red light at Holmes and East Columbia streets on April 19, 2011. PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

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City Beat Coal facility is ‘ludicrous’ in Metro area

Continued from page 1 to create a full-fledged thermal coal export facility right in the absolute heart of Metro Vancouver.”

Last Monday, council approved a motion to continue to oppose the Fraser Surrey Docks coal export facility and to voice concerns about the lack of public health analysis, a scientific environmental analysis and an analysis of the global impacts of greenhouses gases associated with the export of thermal coal from Fraser Surrey Docks.

If the plan goes ahead, Puchmayr believes Fraser Surrey Docks would become a full-fledged coal terminal because “there’s no ability” for local governments or the public to restrict the volumes.

“They have the ability to do whatever they please,” he said. “If suddenly they decided they wanted to load barges and send them to Texada, we have no input on that whatsoever. Neither does Metro Vancouver, neither do local governments.

They can set the bench-

marks and the rules.”

Along with New Westminster city council and environmental groups, many residents expressed concern about the environmental and health impacts associated with a coal facility at Fraser Surrey Docks.

Puchmayr is a member of the Safe Energy Leadership Alliance, which includes elected officials from Washington State, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, California and British Columbia seeking to raise awareness about the safety risks of oil and coal transportation.

“We received huge support from elected officials south of the border opposing the Fraser Surrey Dock facility and lodging a concern with Metro Vancouver about the export facility, the air quality issues and the wastewater issues.We are getting huge support from our American friends down there,” Puchmayr said. “This affects them as well.The volume of those trains running through their communities to bring dirty American coal to Canada

No support: Coun. Chuck Puchmayr fears a new coal plan for Fraser Surrey Docks could lead to the creation of a full-fledged port terminal across the river from Westminster Quay. The city is opposing FSD’s proposal to load coal onto ocean-going vessels at its terminal.

PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

is just as impacting as it is to us.”

Puchmayr said it’s “ludicrous” that Port Metro Vancouver is allowing a facility for American thermal coal to be located in the heart of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

“We are asking the general public to comment as well,” Puchmayr said.

“I want residents to know where to send their comments to and to oppose this in the most extreme manner.”

Kevin Washbrook, a director with Voters Taking Action on Climate Change, said the plan is shifting from being a coal transfer facility to a full-on coal port on the Fraser River, a short

distance from homes and across the river from downtown New Westminster.The group believes the proposal to load ocean-going vessels in Surrey raises questions about the stockpiling of coal on the site and an increase of U.S. coal travelling through Metro Vancouver by train.

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Climate Change said it never had any confidence that Fraser Surrey Docks or Port Metro Vancouver had a solid plan for monitoring or managing coal dust and coal waste water losses from barges in the Strait of Georgia and the Fraser, or for safely storing loaded barges of self-combusting coal in municipalities.

May Day picnic will celebrate tradition in New West

Continued from page 1 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Armoury of the Royal Westminster Regiment. Residents are invited to pack a picnic lunch, bring photos and stories of May Day, and mingle with fellow citizens and celebrate May Day. “We are starting small.

It’s our first year and we have three weeks to do this.

The planning is pretty intense right now but it’s going to be a wonderful event.

Everyone is excited,” said Baker-MacGrotty.

The idea for the community heritage picnic came out of city council’s decision

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“May Day is not only a celebration for children,” Baker-MacGrotty said. “As we look back to the early days in our city’s history and the reason for the creation of May Day, you find it was a celebration of

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Nothing funny about this ‘prank’

We all know the Internet is a place that breeds bad behaviour.

So perhaps it’s no surprise that a vile “comedy” routine of shouting a sexist, degrading phrase at female reporters while they are live on air has been spread there.

This week, the tide turned when reporter

Shauna Hunt confronted a group of these MENSA candidates as they taunted her. Cameras rolling, Hunt told them how disrespectful and demeaning it was.

Then she posted it on social media.

Consequences for the now-outed Neanderthals have been swift.

One highly paid man-

ager lost his job, which we applaud mainly because it spares his female co-workers from having to share a workspace with his knuckle-dragging misogyny.

Good on Hunt for doing something to make this behaviour stop.

It’s a sad reflection on society that grown men feel they can act this way

... better yet, put on your big boy pants ... in public with impunity.

These “pranks” target women with sexual vulgarities as they try to do their jobs.The message is: “Your work doesn’t

matter.”The message is: “shut up.”

When Hunt didn’t turn the cameras off, the men behind this stunt got a lesson that should be obvious to anyone over the age of 10: if you’re tempted to say something you wouldn’t want your boss or mother to hear, something that would out

you as a misogynist jerk, don’t say it when the TV cameras are rolling.

Or better yet, put on your big boy pants, check your moral compass and don’t say it at all.

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MY VIEW KEITH BALDREY

Uphill battle for new team Is the creation of a new “climate leadership team” a sign the B.C. Liberal government is renewing its interest in confronting the climate change issue?

Or is this simply an exercise designed to fail?

I suppose we may know the answer to these questions as early as July, when the new team is supposed to hand in a draft framework for a climate plan that seeks to reduce greenhouse emissions while at the same time expanding the economy, including creating a new liquefied natural gas industry.

And pulling off those accomplishments simultaneously will be tricky, if not impossible.

As such, it will be interesting to see if the three prominent environmental activists appointed to the new panel stick around to see things out.

Veteran Greenpeace campaignerTzeporah Berman, the Pembina Institute’s Matt Horne and Merran Smith of Clean Energy Canada are all well known, and given their criticisms of natural resource industries in the past it’s hard to envision any of them agreeing with a plan that allows for a huge expansion of those industries.

But the Christy Clark government is attached, both politically and economically, to establishing an LNG industry in this province. As this commitment went from what seemed like a pie-in-the-sky idea before the 2013 election to being

the centerpiece of the government’s economic strategy, critics began pointing out it would be impossible for the province to meet its committed targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 if LNG plants started being built.

And even with the establishment of this new climate action team, those criticisms have gotten even louder.

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver, a climate scientist himself, says the government doesn’t need another panel to tell it how to meet its climate change goals. He has dismissed the latest one as a “credibility building exercise” for a government whose interest in battling climate change seems to have waned in recent years.

So how will this new climate leadership team square this circle?

Can it come up with a strategy that effectively reduces this province’s carbon footprint while at the same time accommodating a new resource industry like LNG? The odds seemed stacked against success on this one.

I can’t see the Clark government backing away from its all-in approach to creating an LNG industry in this province.

That’s the starting point for this new climate leadership team.Whether it can cross the finish line in harmony seems to be a monumental challenge.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global B.C.

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No more calls in the car The carefree days of driving with a cell phone to their ear came to an end for New West residents in January.

Local police were out in force on the first day of the new year, pulling over drivers caught with mobile devices in hand. Changes to B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act that came into effect on NewYear’s Day banned the use of handheld phones, portable devices and text messaging while driving. Police tried to ease drivers into compliance by handing out warning tickets through January.

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Urban Academy issue raises questions

Will family-friendly housing laws work?

Dear Editor What can we learn from the Urban Academy process and decision to deny their expansion plans at the Robson Manor site in New Westminster?

There are a number of things: Democracy is alive and well in New Westminster. Oh it’s not perfect. Churchill’s well known quote applies: “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.”

But the fact remains: opinions can be voiced and be heard and acted upon without fear.

We need to be very grateful for living in the democracy we do in New Westminster and Canada. In particular, while it’s fashionable to hate and despise politics and politicians, we should be very grateful to those who put themselves out there to do the work of politics.

There’s something wrong in the development process in New Westminster. As part of a concerned group of residents who opposed the expansion plans you’d expect me to be basking in a well-fought and decisive victory: a unanimous vote against from the advisory planning Something ... commission; a 6-1 vote left me with an against by Westunsettled feeling New minster city council on May 4, 2015.

Yes. And no no no. Something about the decision left me with an unsettled feeling about the process. So much capital was spent: thousands of hours of volunteer and professional time; many dollars – millions in the case of Urban Academy who purchased the adjacent apartment building; the intangible goodwill amongst neighbours and the community; the disruption and loss of ‘home’ for the eight apartment unit occupants during this drawn out process, etc. Just think about this: if early in the process, the applicant was made aware of the likelihood of an unsuccessful bid and instead was helped to find a site so they could build the right building in the right place? Maybe that happened. Maybe the applicant plowed ahead regardless, with a certain naiveté and hubris that they could beat the odds. Who knows?

One thing I do know: We would be so much further ahead as a community if all that capital had been invested in the right building on the right-sized site in the right place. I trust that as the city debriefs this result they will get insight that will avoid most of this collateral fallout in the future.

Urban Academy has much to teach us: about choice in education; about learning styles; about 21st-century educational facilities; the future of urban density. It would be a shame for that to be learned elsewhere. Maybe our city can credit them with some ‘development credits’? Maybe the city can proactively work with them to find a site where they can realize their vision? I certainly hope so.

In the end this decision was not about the kind of education offered. It was not about private vs. public education. It was not even about the architecture. It was about land use.

“It’s not personal. It’s land use” to adapt that Godfather line.

As we know from our personal lives: we often learn the most from things that are not easy. So too here. I trust our community can learn from this process and bring good out of a difficult and hard time for us all.

Mark Fox, New Westminster

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C Adanac The trouble with 3-bedroom condo is the expensive strata fee. For a 2-bedroom 1100 sq.ft. condo, the average strata fee is around $400. A 3-bedroom unit will likely cost over $500. For a young family already facing large mortgage payments, an additional $500 will make it quite out of reach.

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News Accused pleads guilty to Motor Vehicle Act charge Continued from page 3 Westminster police, Abdolmalekpoor was charged with several motor vehicle infractions, including failing to ensure his vehicle was in safe operating condition; operating a vehicle without effective service brakes; driving without due care and attention; and driving without reasonable consideration, as well as dangerous driving causing death, a charge under the Criminal Act. Earlier this year, however, Crown counsel announced an agreement had been reached with the defence moving the case from the Supreme Court to Provincial Court as long as Abdolmalekpoor pled guilty to the charge of driving without due care and attention.

LastWednesday, Crown and defence counsel presented a joint submission at the sentencing hearing.The submission noted Abdolmalekpoor had about two years’ experience driving a cement truck and nearly a

decade driving commercial vehicles. On the day of the crash, he was carrying wet cement from Burnaby to Coquitlam and was on his second trip when the truck collided with Holmes’ vehicle.

This is a one-off situation, and certainly out of character.

Crown counsel noted that instead of turning right onto McBride Boulevard and 10th Avenue, Abdolmalekpoor continued east on 10th Avenue, which past Road turns into Holmes Street.

Holmes is a residential street with a steep grade, and it was concluded during the preliminary hearing that Abdolmalekpoor started his descent in too high of a gear to engage the air brakes,

causing them to fail and the truck to speed through the red light.

But, Crown added, up until this point Abdolmalekpoor had a good driving record and was considered a good employee.

“This is a one-off situation, and certainly out of character,” the defence added. “He ended up, as a result, with relatively serious physical problems and very serious mental health problems.”

The presiding judge agreed, and told the court it was clear Abdolmalekpoor was remorseful. She also noted that Crown and defence counsel were right in submitting a sentence that would include a fine and a driving prohibition.

“I realize it will be of no consolation to the family,” she noted in her report.

Abdolmalekpoor is expected to pay the $1,000 fine over a six-month period.

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A tribute to freedom: The Maple Leaf Singers bring Touch the Sky to the stage at the Massey Theatre for two shows, May 30 and 31. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Maple Leaf Singers come to Massey stage It’s a musical tribute to happiness, freedom and the exuberance of life.

The Maple Leaf Singers are coming to Massey Theatre on May 30 and 31 for their spring performance, Touch the Sky. “We don’t put on a concert, we put on a show,” says musical director Wilson Fowlie in a press release.

“We create beauty together – sometimes transcendent,

sometimes whimsical, but always beautiful. People who have seen us remark on our professional presentation, our energy and sense of fun.They leave a show feeling good, and that’s what we want.”

Touch the Sky offers a range of music, pairing Elton John’s Crocodile Rock and The Lion King with the rhythm of Swing’s the Thing and Swingin’ with the

Saints. Audiences can enjoy the classic favourites My FavouriteThings, Simple Gifts and Zip-A-Dee-DooDah, along with the recent hit Happy – plus some Everly Brothers, We Need a Little Christmas (yes, even in May) and much more.

The show includes original choreography and costumes, plus special solo, duet and quartet acts.

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are a long-standing group on the Vancouver choral scene.The group originated in 1968 with 24 members under the leadership of New Westminster couple George and Marie Gillis.

In 2001, they handed the reins over to Fowlie, and this year, the group marks its 47th anniversary with 55 members singing six-part harmony.

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travel to Burnaby to rehearse from all parts of Metro Vancouver, from the North Shore to Surrey to Port Coquitlam.

The choir performs more than a dozen shows a year at community centres, churches, seniors’ residences and a variety of special events.Ticket proceeds from Touch the Sky help to cover the costs of rehearsal locations, sound equipment,

musical scores and costumes.

The show hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. General admission tickets are $20, or $10 for children 12 and under.

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Artists explore history in new Anvil Centre show Julie MacLellan LIVELY CITY

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Love art? Love history?

Then you’ll want to check out the next exhibition at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space.

The Art of History runs May 25 to July 24, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 28.The exhibition features the work of four

New West artists – Gillian Wright, Angie Au Hemphill, Katherine Freund-Hainsworth and PeriLane Nilan – all known for their individual history-related artwork and their heritage homes drawings in the New Westminster Heritage Homes Tour booklets.

This exhibition brings the four together for the first time, exploring the city’s past through painting, drawing and mixed-media works.

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Freund-Hainsworth will also lead a two-part handson workshop that will show participants how to combine mixed-media art with historical subject matter.

It includes hands-on time, plus a gallery tour, archive visit and art supplies. It takes place on two Saturdays, June 6 and 20, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre.

Check out www.anvil centre.com or call 604-5274640.

BURLESQUE ONSTAGE IN CABARET SHOW The art of burlesque is coming to New West.

The Damask Burlesk Troupe is bringing its Spectacular Cabaret to the Columbia Theatre on Friday, May 22.

“Vancouver is home to one of the biggest hotbeds of the international rebirth of burlesque, but very few shows venture past Boundary Road,” a press release notes. “Spectacular Caba-

ret will bring elegance and grace laced with sass, combining everything from the rhinestone-dripping classic striptease of Diamond Minx to the side-splitting humour of the scenery-chewing and terribly verklempt Whashername.”

You can also expect to enjoy performances from Viv Cliquot, Ariel Helvetica and Mr.Yoyothrower.

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ENJOY A NEW WESTMINSTER TRADITION WHEN THE HYACK INTERNATIONAL PARADE returns to the streets of New West on Saturday, May 23.

The Vancouver Police Department’s motorcycle drill team kicks off the action at 10:30 a.m., and the floats, marching bands, mascots and other entries start their procession at 11 a.m.The parade travels down Sixth Street (starting at Eighth Avenue) and proceeds along Queens Avenue, ending at Queen’s Park.

Enjoy city traditions this weekend

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TAKE IN SOME POST-PARADE FUN at the Uptown Street Fair on Saturday, May 23 from noon to 5 p.m.You’ll find food, vendors and kids activities on Belmont Street (just off of Sixth Street).

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CELEBRATE ROYAL CITY TRADITIONS at the first New Westminster May Day Community Heritage Picnic on Sunday, May 24. Residents of all ages are invited to embrace the city’s 145-year history of

May Days current and past, pack a picnic lunch and mingle with fellow Royal City residents.The picnic, which is taking place from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Royal Westminster Regiment’s armoury, includes performances by the 2014 and 2015 May Queen Suites and Royal Lancers, who will dance the “quadrille” dances, and the Royal Knight Honour Guard, who will share some May Day trivia.The event is free, but attendees must reserve their tickets for admission to the armoury

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Film society meeting set Continued from page 11 FILM SOCIETY MEETS Film buffs of the city, check it out.

The newly formed New West Film Society is holding its first annual general meeting on Thursday, May 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the lower concourse at River Market.

The society is probably better known to most as

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The meeting will also feature a sneak preview of the new documentary Beware of Images, by Sergio Toporek.

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ONE Prize winners offer three unique projects Creative, will brighten the City’s nightlife with a series of summer night market events in the downtown area.

Music by the River, a program by Arts Council of New Westminster, aims to foster local talent and to create opportunities for local musicians to perform for their friends and neighbours.

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New West shoppers are helping to support a diverse group of projects that are set to get underway.

Donald’s Market and River Market recently announced the winners of this year’s ONE Prize, with three projects each receiving $2,000: Night Bright New West, proposed by So Are We

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“We were also thrilled to learn that a few applicants have reached out to one another to collaborate on their projects,” said Leslie Shieh, River Market’s ONE project lead. For example, the Arts Council of New Westminster and Union Gospel Mission are going to work together on the UGM’s idea

to pilot an art program that combines art history, art therapy, and skills development.

When ONE members shop at Donald’s Market and use their ONE key tag, the grocery store contributes one per cent of every dollar they spend to the community fund.This year, the fund has $6,000 in prize money.

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Your journey starts here.

Sharp Styling and Intelligent Tech

BY DAVID CHAO

In recent years, Cadillac has raised its profile with edgy styling and surprisingly good performance. The sporty 2015 SRX enhances that appeal.

Despite not seeing significant changes since this generation’s debut back in 2010, the SRX still matches up well against the best in the luxury crossover-SUV segment. Its main competitors are the Lexus RX, the BMW X3, and the Audi Q5 – which are all important rivals.

The minor additions GM made this year include new colours and the 4G-LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot capability on the OnStar system.

Design

Chiseled and athletic are the best words to describe the distinctive SRX. The angular lines give it a masculine feel. Even though the SRX is one of the most “dated” vehicles in Cadillac’s lineup, its styling holds up well and the car still looks fresh and exciting.

The SRX’s look is epitomized by Cadillac’s wide shield grille, flanked by the now iconic vertical headlights.

The wheels are pushed to the corners, resulting in a wide stance and short overhangs.

Looking at the SRX from the side, your eye is drawn to the fender vents and prominent crease rising from the top of the front wheel to just below the rear window. The high beltline and rear slanted roof continue the aggressive look, but does limit outward visibility.

Vertical taillights compliment the front and the twin tailpipes round out the package. A power liftgate is standard on all but the base model.

The SRX’s cabin is still up-to-date and luxurious;

It should please any young executive, though the newer competitors are perhaps a bit more modern.

the cabin feel bright and airy.

The 844-litre volume should be plenty for regular shopping trips, but the cargo space behind the folding and reclining rear seats is somewhat less than its rivals

Available in four trim levels, the SRX is offered with Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections.

Performance

All SRX models are powered by a direct-injected 3.6-litre V6 rated at 308 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. Lightweight materials were used to reduce overall weight for greater efficiency and a better front-to-rear balance.

It is mated to a Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission, which features an ECO mode that alters the shift points to improve fuel economy.

All-wheel drive is available with every model except the base model. The system incorporates an electronic limited-slip differential that increases traction in slippery conditions, while also providing side-to-side torque transfer across the rear axle to enhance control during hard cornering.

Further aiding handling is the variable-effort, speedsensitive steering system. It is tuned with a sport-sedan style bias and gives good feedback without feeling too heavy. In fact, thanks to the traditional hydraulic steering mechanism, the SRX provides a sportier feel than many of its competitors, which have incorporated an electric steering system.

The SRX is also available with Cadillac’s advanced safety systems. The most sophisticated of those features is frontal automatic braking. Using radar, camera and ultrasound technology, this system helps prevent low-speed collisions with alerts and the ability to brake completely, if necessary.

Environment

The SRX’s cabin is a blend of luxury and technology. The materials are rich, the wood accent trim feels authentic, and the overall look and feel is comfortable and contemporary.

The front seats are well bolstered, yet roomy.

However, the three-passenger rear seat can be a little tight for taller adults, partly due to the SRX’s low roof. The UltraView power sunroof goes a long way to making

The foundation of the SRX’s interior is its infotainment system. The Cadillac User Experience (CUE) is complimented by Bluetooth audio streaming, and USB and SD connection.

You interact with the system through a touch-sensitive eight-inch display. The large easy-to-target buttons and Haptic feedback create a comfortable experience, although it is not the most user-friendly unfortunately (like most touch controls lately).

To make the driving experience more enjoyable, the SRX offers active noise cancellation. Using microphones to monitor ambient noise, a computer plays counteracting frequencies through the audio system to quiet the cabin.

Features

The 2015 SRX ranges in price from $42,930 to 58,205.

Standard equipment includes heated front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, heated exterior mirrors, keyless entry system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot warning, front and rear park assist, rearview camera, auto-dimming mirrors, auto windshield wipers, and remote start.

Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for front-wheel drive models are 14.2 city, 9.6 highway, and 12.3 combined. All-wheel drive models return 14.8 city, 10.4 highway, and 12.8 combined.

Thumbs Up

The SRX has dated well, with great styling and surprisingly good steering feel.

Thumbs Down

The car is beginning to feel outdated against other vehicles in this class. Also, several rivals offer diesel or hybrid powertrains that are more fuel efficient.

The Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a five-passenger luxury crossover with bold styling and high-tech infotainment, be sure to check out the Cadillac SRX.

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This year’s tour features something for everyone!

The line-up includes a late Victorian beauty restored to its original charm, several smaller bungalows “let out at the seams” and stylishly renovated, a charming Church celebrating its 150th anniversary, a Moody Park estate built for a hockey baron who was the mayor of both New Westminster and Vancouver, a Glenbrooke bed and breakfast that pays homage to the Royal Family and…a beautiful 1912 Sapperton home featured on the hit show Love It or List It.

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Ticket sales help preserve and protect our heritage as well as to enhance our community.

NWHPS SUPPORTS: The New Westminster Heritage Foundation, a non-profit society co-funded by the City of New Westminster, to financially assist owners of municipally designated heritage homes.

Tourism New Westminster to promote the Royal City’s great attractions, festivals and history.

This Homes Tour supplement sponsored by:

Queen’s Park Healthcare Foundation to raise funds to enhance the quality of life for the residents of QP Care Centre and William Rudd House.

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302 Royal Avenue, New Westminster

birthday this year, this heritage home is one of the oldest community heritage sites in BC and offers guests the opportunity to revisit the splendour and grace of the early pioneer days.

• Tours on the hour - Conservation, social engagements & general tours • Old-fashioned lawn games • Family-friendly crafts • Historic costume photo booth • Birthday cake • Admission by donation Irving House Regular Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM

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1405 Nanaimo Street The Joseph and Mary Marshall House (1893) SPONSORED BY:

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909 Dublin Street The John Murdoch McLean House (1912) SPONSORED BY:

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Built in 1893 by Joseph and Mary Marshall, this Victorian Pioneer Tent style house is perhaps the oldest surviving home in the West End. It was a typical home for a working class family – three small bedrooms on the second floor; kitchen (relocated to an addition in 1996), living and dining area with coffered ceilings on the main floor. This house is a unique West End gem that has survived years of wear and tear until the current owner lovingly created a workable flow throughout, incorporating modern features while respecting period detail.

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Built by the Lane Brothers (William and Robert) for Frederick and Fannie Hume, this handsome house pays homage to Dutch Colonial and eclectic Eastern Cottage styles. The current owners bought this Moody Park property in 2004.

They gutted the main floor to restore the original layout of the principal rooms; and merged the back porch, small kitchen and separate dining room into a bright, airy large kitchen that’s the perfect gathering place for parties. A new, convenient powder room is conveniently located by the back door.

This charming bungalow was designed by architect James Boulton Whitburn for fellow Scotsman, John Murdoch McLean — and thought to be a deal between two thrifty Scotsmen. With its 10 foot ceilings, this sturdy home has the appearance of a cottage with some elements of the Prairie Style, with a hipped roof and Craftsman details that include a full-width porch and solid squared columns. In 2006, the new owners’ desire to keep McLean House as a beloved family home won out over other, higher bidders who had plans for demolition.

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115 Queen’s Avenue The Victor and Nettie Brachat House (1939)

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Irving House is the oldest intact house in the Lower Mainland. It is still on its original site. Contrary to the legends, Captain William Irving’s family home was neither constructed by the Royal Engineers, nor built in 1862-64.

Rather, it was designed and built

by T. W. Graham in 1865 - for a cost of $10,000. Now owned by the City and operated by the New Westminster Museum and Archives, ongoing study and accurate restoration processes continue to accurately restore Irving House to the glory of a bygone age.

Once part of the grounds of Columbian Methodist College at the corner of Queen’s Avenue and First Street, this property was purchased and built upon by Victor and Nettie Brachat in 1939.

The new owners purchased the house from the Brachat family in 1999, embarking on a major renovation three years later. An extended roofline at the front improved the overall look of the house and gave the family a wonderful front porch to enjoy; while a new kitchen and an enviable mudroom addition blend old with new.

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227 Ninth Street The William E. Mercer House (1901)

This 1901 Queen Anne Revival style home was built by carpenter William E. Mercer for his wife and ten children. The current owners, who purchased the home from the Mercer estate in 1993, have generously opened their doors to previous Homes Tours in 1995, 2000 and 2007. The latest refurbishments include the front hall and living room; the elegant Belgian wool carpeted staircase and upper hallway; the exterior’s signature green paint, with cream and black trim and tan fish-scale cedar shingles; and a new wrought iron perimeter fence.

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530 Columbia Street Columbia Theatre (1927)

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Built in 1927, the Columbia Theatre was designed by architects Townley and Matheson, known for their design of Vancouver’s City Hall, VGH and New Westminster’s Royal Columbian Hospital.

It featured a unique atmosphere, resembling a Moorish Palace, replete with murals depicting twilight gardens on the theatre walls; plasterwork details; faux flower garlands and stonework; and iron lanterns and grills – a fitting venue for the thriving, bustling “Miracle Mile” along Columbia Street. The theatre still retains some original features — a glamourous, refurbished 1920’s-style lobby and a lattice-like false wall.

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909 Dublin Street The John Murdoch McLean House (1912) SPONSORED ON BEHALF OF:

Edwin L. Johnston and his wife Evelyn built this western gothic style (eclectic period) house in 1939-1940. The vaulted ceiling in the kitchen emerged during a renovation when the current owner came home to find the kitchen ceiling caving in, exposing the high rafters above.

So charmed by the ‘openness’, he asked the builder to replicate the rafters just one foot below, resulting in a rustic cottage look. To the current owners’ bemusement, the first owners planted a favourite car in the garden – parts of which still surface periodically.

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This Craftsman-style house was built in 1894 by Jonas Johnson — a fireman with the steamboat Samson – and his wife Matilda. The current owners purchased the house in 2003 and it first appeared on the Homes Tour in 2005. Now, ten years later, the kitchen and the renovated family room are show-stoppers – the gorgeous view of the garden is their focal point. Much of the back wall was extended to accommodate the generous window seat and a stunning bank of wood-framed windows made with traditional mullion and sash details.

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226 Fourth Avenue The Jonas and Matilda Johnson House (1894)

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The style of this house (built by Guy and Ethel Simpson) is indeed eclectic, with elements of the late Victorian period, including irregular roof lines. There are some unique, romantic English Cottage details such as the leaded glass bay windows. When this house sold in 2013, and construction fencing was erected, neighbours were convinced the lovely cottage was facing demolition. Instead, the owners worked with their architect and contractor to gently let their house out at the seams, respectfully enhancing the existing floorplan, while maximizing function and space.

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525 Fifth Street The Guy and Ethel Simpson House (1909)

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This historic timber frame church boasts gothic-arched windows designed by architect J.C. White, formerly a Lieutenant with the Royal Engineers; and built in 1865 by ex-sappers. The clear cedar paneling on the walls and the open rafters above are strikingly evocative of its pioneer origins. Despite extensive building changes and two fires, St. Mary’s is still the charming country church that local dignitaries and common folk alike have flocked to over the past 150 years.

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112 Fourth Avenue The William and Isabella Robertson House (1911)

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302 Princess Street The James Walmsley House (1912)

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121 East Columbia Street St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church (1865)

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347 Alberta Street The Charles W. Erickson House (1912)

It’s taken 17 years, but this Edwardianstyle house is finally returning to the Homes Tour! The current owners have been in the house for a year and have added their own touches to this beautifully updated century-plus home.

The solid fir front door has been refinished. A stained glass panel made by the owners’ 90-year old uncle fills the foyer with light. The handsome newel post leads up the U-turn stairway to the second floor to a home office that feels like a treehouse overlooking a row of heritage chestnut trees.

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This Craftsman-style home was built in 1912 by James C. Walmsley.

The prominent New Westminster family had a street named after them in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood.

Originally an unimposing residence on a large lot, the previous owners undertook a major renovation in 2007, when they raised, re-positioned and enlarged it. The kitchen renovation and the addition of the large family room are excellent examples of how modern conveniences can be incorporated into a home without compromising the appearance or ambiance of its century-plus heritage.

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The Erickson house is an interesting mix of late Victorian influences and Craftsman elements. Its irregular roofline, bay windows, patterned shingles and wraparound porch speak to a builder who wanted to experiment with styles.

The current owners took the house on as a renovation project, eventually enlisting the help of the popular TV show, Love It or List It Vancouver – and they decided to love it! Look for the picture of a young lacrosse player framed in wood from planks of the Queen’s Park Arena’s old wooden floor.

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Arts ARTS CALENDAR TO FRIDAY, MAY 22 Expression of Spring, art exhibition in the Community Art Space at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring work by members of Century House arts and crafts programs, with pottery, quilting, crafts and more, www.anvilcentre.ca.

TO SATURDAY, MAY 23 Pencil, Paint and Passion, an exhibition of work by New Westminster artist Don Smith, at the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery in Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, www. artscouncilnewwest.org.

TO JUNE 30 Joseph Plaskett: a Retrospective, works from 1943 to 1958, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, as part of the theatre’s 65th anniversary celebrations.

Volunteers wanted to help host the exhibition and introduce visitors to Plaskett and his work. Call 604-517-5900, or see www. masseytheatre.com for more information.

TO JULY 26 POPart, an interactive experience at the Anvil Centre’s New Media Gallery, third floor, 777 Columbia St., featuring Martin Creed, William Lamson, Karina Smigla-Bobinski and Ceal Floyer.

FRIDAY, MAY 22 Damask Burlesk Troupe, performs its Spectacular Cabaret at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., New West. Info: www.facebook.com/ Damask-Burlesk. Tickets: spectacularcabaret. brownpapertickets.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 A Boy and a Girl, concert

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Kids are free. Reception included catered by Greens and Beans. Info: www. vandecachoir.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Message in a Bottle, a poetry workshop led by Fran Bourassa, offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, 2 to 5 p.m. at 737 Sixth St., New West. Info: www.rclas.com.

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If you think you’re seeing more women owning and operating their own businesses - you’re correct. Women in Canada retain ownership in 47 percent of Canada’s 1.6 million small and medium businesses.

And New Westminster is no exception to those statistics. Women entrepreneurs in New West are dynamic examples of how hard work, consistant quality customer service, and a keen eye for opportunity, build businesses.

In these pages, you will get a closer look at some of the city’s leading women entrepreneurs.

See what tips professionals have for new women in business.

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IN BUSINESS in New Westminster

IN BUSINESS

Christine N Stover

Christine is the founder and co-creator of the Goddess Within You (GWY).

One by one, Christine Stover is helping women in New Westminster discover the deity within them - that divine feminine nature that lives within each one of us, yet through life’s sometimes difficult journey, gets forgotten.

“GWY is about having each individual rediscover their unique power,” she explains. “Having each person falling in love with themselves again. Self love is a key aspect to our business and getting back the self esteem, self confidence and balancing our body, mind, spirit and heart.”

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In February, 2012, Christine was volunteering her time helping women discover their inner beauty. Soon, the media got wind of her unique approach.

That coupled with an overwhelmingly positive response from locals’ drove the birth of GWY in October 2012.

and in the fall will be offering programs for youth ages 13-18, and also younger children from 3-5 years of age.”

Christine’s background is in the mining industry as an executive assistant, converting private companies to public entities. She holds a business certificate from SFU Public Companies: Financing, Governance & Compliance. She left her career to pursue and fulfill her passion and purpose and went on to earning diplomas in Child and Youth Care as well as Community Support Worker. In addition, she has completed numerous courses and workshops in leadership and self development.

This unique program is where women empower each other; a space where everyone can drop their masks and let the beauty of their authentic face be seen in its totality. Courses cater to the needs of each individual, group or organization through authenticity, awareness and intuition.

It doesn’t stop there. Her business is also thriving in the education sector. In only three years, Goddess Within You has expanded its programs in seven schools in New Westminster, four in Burnaby and has plans to spread out into Vancouver, Coquitlam and Surrey in the very near future.

“We started by offering workshops for women and girls only and now offer workshops for boys (with men in the near future),” she adds. “We presently offer programs to children ages 8-12

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IN BUSINESS

Team ReThink Real Estate

You are always Number 1 when you team up with Darcy Schlechtleitner.

This successful local real estate agent is not only a pioneer, always ahead of the curve, but one who has your best interests at heart when buying or selling your home.

For years, this busy real estate professional has recognized the path to success in this highly competitive

THREE TIPS FOR NEW ASPIRING WOMEN IN BUSINESS? Tip #1

Tap into your “inner source”

Tip #2

Ask for your support

Tip #3

Get out there and network. Develop connecting relationships with everyone around you.

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and how I did it,” she says. “But we’re always looking for ways to be better, to do better. It’s an ongoing process for us.”

It’s working: Darcy has a proven track record in the industry because of her unwavering commitment to serve her clients’ in the most advanced professional manner. Her team – ReThink Real Estate, with Keller Williams Elite Realty – has grown exponentially through word of mouth and referrals from happy clients.

Darcy Schlechtleitner

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industry including offering the best possible service tailored to each individual client’s best interests and needs.

“There’s no one else like us, and people have responded so positively to that. The referrals from previous clients are huge – and we have clients who have come back several times for subsequent sales,” she adds.

When the market slowed down nearly to a halt back in 2008, this savvy businesswoman used the time to transform and revolutionize her approach to the business.

“That was the beginning and it was wonderful to have some time to sit down and really rethink what I did,

What makes her team stand above the rest, she says, is a marketing approach that is focused, intelligent and direct. Darcy’s professional real estate services include a detailed demographic analysis of the neighbourhood and uncompromising marketing plan to ensure her clients

get the highest level of representation and guidance.

In addition, each team member guarantees that everything – from staging to photos to open houses – is done with the utmost professionalism.

For example, a side-by-side comparison of photos on the ReThink website show a home that sat on the market for more than 200 days before her team took the listing over: better lighting, improved staging, and a fresh approach brought a sale within a week.

THREE TIPS TO NEW WOMEN IN BUSINESS Tip #1 Have a mentor

Tip #2 Put your goals in writing in big letters. Cross off each one as the year goes on Tip #3 Take as many courses as you can on recruiting the right people to support you as you grow and learn about personality types through Myers Briggs assessments etc.

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Women Women

Zahra HAKIM

IN BUSINESS in New Westminster

IN BUSINESS

TraceyDavies Realtor®, Park ParkGeorgia Georgia Realty Realty “When you are able to assist others and really enjoy your career you

Any woman will tell you that a great haircut or colour can boost your confidence and make you feel fabulous. For more than 15 years, women in New Westminster have counted on Zahra’s Ultimate Hair Design to give them that perfect hairstyle or colour.

Having been trained and certified from such prestigious hair salons as Suki’s, Redken, and Goldwell, owner/stylist Zahra Hakim comes with a wealth of experience.

Zahra has managed to create a beautiful environment that her clients love, while following through by offering excellent customer service.

“The overall experience is what keeps customers coming back.”

It doesn’t stop there. Zahra is a savvy businesswoman who surrounds herself with great staff.

“I treat my staff like family and respect that everyone has their own unique strengths,” she adds.

Besides specializing in both women and men haircuts, colour retouching, highlights, perms, hair treatments, Zahra’s also offers threading, shampooing

can’t ask for more than that!”

and blowdrying. In addition, they feature the following waxing services: full legs and arms, face, eyebrows, lip, bikini and brazilian.

Meanwhile, Zahra is always on the lookout for the newest trends in hair products and styles.

Recently, she has brought in new products from lines such as Amika, Goldwell, Redken.

The idea behind Zahra’s Ultimate Hair Design was to create an intimate boutique salon with a comforting atmosphere, where clients can relax while rest assured that they are in the hands of hair stylists who are trained and friendly.

“Our goal is to provide a high quality service and for my customers to have a memorable experience,” she adds.

She credits much of her success to building long term personal relationships with many of her loyal clientele. “In addition, we offer very personalized service and our goal in to ensure that each and every time our customers leave happy,” says Zahra.

Zahra also supports the community that has embraced her all these years. To that end, she can be found offering complimentary haircuts for Purpose Society clients.

Come and discover what Zahra Hakim and her team of professionals can do to make you feel confident. Visit her at Zahra Ultimate Hair Design, located at 446 Sixth Avenue, call 604-525-5756 or visit www.zahrasultimatehairdesign.com.

THREE TIPS FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN BUSINESS Tip #1

Be passionate and never give up

IN BUSINESS

NORTHWEST ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Keitha CAMPEAU

Whether an aspiring or serious dancer, performers come to train to the award-winning Northwest Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA). At the helm is director/ owner Keitha Campeau. She credits the breadth of program

Tracey understands that buying or selling a home can be a stressful time, so she takes the time to listen and find out what’s really important to her clients, what their goals are, and make it all come together.

With more than a decade proven track record of sales excellence, Tracey loves her career which ensures a balance of family life and work. This savvy Realtor® is enjoying having her son Sean on board as he is her assistant. Together they offer a personalized touch of service to Tracey’s clients.

Tracey is equally committed to the community and loves to give back. Tracey sponsors the Salmonbellies lacrosse each year, and the Royal City Musical Theatre & various other community events. As the former Miss New Westminster 1984, and volunteer driver for the May Queen Suite each year, staying involved is very important to her!

This dynamic Realtor® invites you to contact her to discuss all of your real estate needs. You can check out her website www.traceydavies.com or email her at traceydavies@shaw.ca • (Cell) 604.761.4138

Tip #2

Continue educating yourself and your clients

Tip #3

Communication is key, be patient with your customers

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As a lifelong New Westminster resident and top producing Realtor® Tracey acknowledges that to succeed in this highly competitive industry one must offer stellar customer service, while recognizing the importance of each individual clients best interests and needs.

offerings by a talented, highly experienced team of teachers for NAPA’s success. “We offer the Royal Academy of Dance ballet examination program as well as competitive team curriculum for serious dancers,” she says, adding Napa’s competitive team has won many awards in local competitions.

“We offer a recreational program for all age levels as well as adult classes.” NAPA is a performing arts school known for its quality dance instruction in Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Modern/Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop and Acro. Its primary focus, says Keitha, is to develop well rounded, confident dancers who inspire each other. Keitha teaches NAPA’s award winning Musical Theatre program, which combines vocal training, dance and acting. Fusing together all three art forms is crucial to dancers serious about a career in musical

Tip #1

THREE TIPS TO NEW WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Learn as much as you can about your field.

Tip #2

Tip #3

Be a good listener.

Become involved in the community and always genuinely help others.

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theatre, or for those who want to expand their repertoire. Her academic credentials are only surpassed by her expertise in the dance world. She received her Bachelor of Music at Capilano University, with a major in voice.

Keitha studied ballet from the age of three and danced with the Royal CityYouth Ballet for several years.

The seasoned dancer obtained her Associate to the Royal Conservatory of Music in vocal performance (ARCT) - graduating with distinction. “I performed in several musicals with the Royal City Musical Theatre Company,” she says. “I ran a successful music studio teaching voice and piano for many years before founding NAPA six years ago.” Classes and teachers are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure the school’s record of excellence continues, so It’s no surprise many of her

faculty have won several awards for excellency in choreography.

Meanwhile, NAPA is committed to the community. “We have taken part in the local Christmas parade for three seasons,” Keitha says.

“Our dancers performed at the opening of the new Anvil Centre and at their Christmas show. We also danced at the Canada Day celebration in Queens Park, and did some volunteer shows for local preschools.”

THREE TIPS

Tip #1 Keep a positive outlook, and don’t be afraid to take your business to the next level.

Tip #2 Manage your staff with respect and dignity, always giving praise for a job well done.

Tip #3 Listen to your customers and provide the best level of service possible.

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IN BUSINESS in New Westminster in our wonderful city. But with no bridges to cross and access to skytrain it makes the city a very desirable place to reside for so many people.

Wes, myself, and Emma Gibbins, our office administrator, have been working very hard to streamline our business, introduce new marketing products and technology. We have also added two new people to our team of experts to help make the buying and selling process as stress free as possible.

Patti Goss

It also gives me great pleasure to see Wes becoming involved in the community. He, along with his childhood friend Tej Kainth, of Tourism New West, are both volunteering their time to the Meals on Wheels program, run by the Senior’s Bureau. This is a great organization that I have been with for the past 19 years, and they are always looking for volunteers.

In my 25 th year of real estate, I still love going to work each day. Each day is full of surprises, usually all good. This year has seen the New Westminster real estate market really take off, great for people who are downsizing or moving to quieter areas. Not so great for the many people who would like to purchase a home

I have recently retired as a director for the Burnaby/New Westminster/Tri-Cities Real Estate division; sadly my six years were up. I am currently on the board of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, and will be co-chairing along with Dan Osachoff, the Royal City Builders Awards, which will be held on October 7 th. I continue to support the

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IN BUSINESS

Dr. Andrea Gansner is a compassionate and caring licensed naturopathic physician with a passion for helping her patients live healthier and more fulfilled lives.

Andrea is part of an integrative team at Polo Health + Longevity Centre. This is New Westminster’s first interdisciplinary medical clinic, which includes naturopathic doctors, medical doctors, inhouse compounding pharmacy, clinical counselors, dietician and colon hydrotherapist, who work collaboratively to provide optimal care for all patients.

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For all your Real Estate needs I would like to invite you to visit my website at www.pattigoss.com or email me at pattigoss@shaw.ca. My office number is 604-526-2888.

Testimonial from one of our recent sellers: It was a pleasure working with Patti and Wes! Patti listened to our wishes, suggested a very structured plan for marketing our house and followed through very promptly and efficiently. They looked after all the details and we felt they really cared about helping us to be successful.

Angela and Doug

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Hire a business coach

Tip #2

Take courses and seminars that will enhance your business.

Tip #3

Don’t get discouraged if something does not work out as planned, just learn from your mistakes.

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She uses a wide variety of therapies to treat, support and uncover the root cause of patient health concerns.

She believes in a holistic and individualized approach that takes into consideration all of the lifestyle factors that affect health and disease.

Dr. Andrea Gansner, ND

Children’s Miracle Network, the Union Gospel Mission, and the Salvation Army.

Andrea’s deep commitment, connection and care for her patients are at the root of everything she does. “This approach allows me to build a strong patient rapport based

on understanding and trust,” says Andrea, adding she is also a certified acupuncturist and a trained birth doula.

The focus of naturopathic care is centered on the individual, their current health, family history as well as lifestyle choices all of which informs the diagnosis and treatment plan offered by Andrea.

conventional and naturopathic tools, ” she says.

To better help her patients, Andrea is certified to offer intravenous vitamin and mineral infusions to treat fatigue, weight loss, immune imbalances, and athletic recovery. ”I am also trained in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine used in the treatment of hormonal imbalances, such as menopause.”

After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia with a major in psychology, she went on to acquire a four-year, post-graduate naturopathic medical program at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. In Tip #1 Never give up on your dream of making a addition to her positive difference in people’s lives. medical training, she has completed Tip #2 her pharmaceutical Seek out a great and supportive team to work prescription with. A healthy and happy workplace translates into a healthy and happy individual. license. “This allows me to treat my Tip #3 patients’ medical Build a network of mentors, colleagues and friends that you can continue to learn and grow from. concerns with both

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THREE TIPS FOR NEW ASPIRING WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Challenge yourself to learn something new everyday.

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Switching a story’s perspective to the villain’s point of view can make for a great read and a fun writing experiment.These stories often work well with an iconic villain from popular culture – someone whose overly active dark side has long been taken for granted.

Visit the New Westminster Public Library for these, and other, titles that show a different side to some of fiction’s most notorious baddies.

One of the more wellknown novels of this type is Gregory Maguire’s Wicked: The Life andTimes of the WickedWitch of theWest.The book revisits the land of Oz and tells the story from the perspective of Elphaba, a misunderstood and greenskinned young woman who

turns out to be more of a political activist than an evil sorceress.

Readers who have already enjoyed Wicked might also want to read these sequels: Son of aWitch, A Lion Among Men, and Out of Oz.

Villain’s point of view can make for a great read.

For an alternative reading on the story of Peter Pan, give Alias Hook a try.

Lisa Jensen’s take on Captain Hook recasts him as a misunderstood man who is cursed to forever fight against Pan and his allies, in Neverland’s magical and eternal war.

Fans of Sherlock Holmes will enjoy John Gardner’s

Moriarty. Rather than recreate the infamous criminal mastermind as a misunderstood hero, Gardner creates a story in which Moriarty is a complex anti-hero who must defend his empire against rival criminals.

In Daniel Levine’s Hyde, Dr. Jekyll’s alter ego gets to tell his side of the story.

From within the body he shares and only sometimes controls, Hyde struggles to understand what is happening to him, and whether he’s a murderous criminal or a framed scapegoat – or something else entirely.

If you’d rather revisit villainy through short fiction instead, try The Mad Scientist’s Guide toWorld Domination. Edited by John Joseph Adams, this collection has over twenty stories told from the perspectives of all sorts of scoundrels.

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An up-and-coming singer, a frequent headliner at Lafflines Comedy Club and the host of MTV’s Disaster Date will be in town to raise funds for FSH Muscular Dystrophy. #StandUp4FSHD, a night of comedy to raise money for FSH Muscular Dystrophy, is being held at the Columbia Theatre on Saturday, May 30.The event starts at 7 p.m. with 16-year-old singer/pianist Ben Dunnill from White Rock, followed by Vancouver’s Jared Borland, a frequent headliner at Lafflines and host of Comedy on the Corner at the Corner in Vancouver.

Rounding out the night is K-Von, an American-Iranian comedian and host of MTV’s Disaster Date. New Westminster resident and CBC reporter Belle Puri will be hosting the event.”

“Last year’s event was a rousing success,” said Neil Camarta, founder and CEO of FSHD Canada.

“We have used funds from this event and other grassroots fundraisers like this to partner with world-class organizations leading the way for treatment and therapeutics specifically for FSH Muscular Dystrophy.”

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According to organizers, FSH Muscular Dystrophy (or FSHD) is a muscle-wasting disease that primarily affects the facial, shoulder and upper arm muscles, as well as other parts of the bodies. People who have this genetic condition don’t know when or how severely muscle loss will take place and no treatment currently exists for this condition.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for #StandUp4FSHD and the show begins at 7 p.m. An onsite raffle will include a signed jersey donated by the Whitecaps and a photo session donated by Wendy D Photography.Tickets are $20 (plus tax and service charge) and available at www.thecolumbia.ca.

For more information about #StandUp4FSHD, visit the group on Twitter or Facebook.

“Sweden had 50 pedestrian fatalities in 2012,” he told the Record. “In B.C. alone, we had 65.They have a population of 9.5 million, we have a population of 4.5 million.”

Leach became involved in the issue after a woman who belongs to the Sapperton Pensioners’ Association was nearly hit by a car while walking in Sapperton.

He helped organize the Re-

flection for PedesChiefs Associatrian Safety forum tion and the City in February at the of New WestminSapperton Penster. He thinks pesioners Hall and is destrians would continuing to inbenefit from a set vestigate what can standard for rebe done to imflective materials, prove pedestrian which is somesafety. thing that exists in Vic Leach Leach has spo- Sapperton resident Europe. ken to people from Leach would a variety of groups including like to see Canada-wide regthe Greater Vancouver Fire ulations regarding reflectors,

but is willing to start small.

“Even if we do it in the Lower Mainland, it will start to make a difference,” he said. “Maybe it will carry on across the province.”

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Plaskett’s work on display Continued from page 34 recognized in the gallery bearing his name.

The Massey Theatre is offering an exhibition in the Plaskett Gallery as part of the theatre’s 65th anniversary celebration.The exhibit features works by Joseph Plaskett from 1943 to 1958.

Born in New Westminster in 1918 and raised in Sapperton, Plaskett became a renowned international artist with studios in Paris and

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in the Plaskett Gallery. Massey Theatre is looking for volunteer hosts to introduce visitors to Joseph Plaskett and his work.

Did you know Plaskett?

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Arts Council of New Westminster presents

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New executive named to chamber council Group works to be the voice of NewWest businesses

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James Woods is taking the helm of the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce.

The chamber of commerce recently elected its new executive council at its annual general meeting.

Joining chair James Woods on the executive council are Christine Conway (past chair), Stan Weismiller (chair elect), Brett Pavan (treasurer) and Stephen Bruyneel (executive secretary).

“We are excited to bring such a strong team together and we are looking forward to hitting the ground running,” Woods said in a press release.

Other chamber directors include: Peter Baetsen (McLaren Trefanenko and

Co.); Rowland England (Starlight Casino); Lara Graham (the NewWest Record); Patti Goss (Remax Advantage); Al Hyland (Douglas College);

We are looking forward to hitting the ground running.

Daniel S. Lee (RBC Financial Planning); Dan Osachoff, (RBC Dominion Securties); and Rnold Smith (Successful Business Inc.) The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce’s number one priority is to become the voice of business in New Westminster

and will be doing more initiatives designed to facilitate discussion and collect data.

“It is through our new initiatives that we can form opinions based on what the business community is telling us, allowing us to represent the New Westminster business community,” Woods said. “The information gathered will allow us to become a resource by presenting that information to those who can benefit from it.

“New Westminster is unique and we want its business concerns to be represented both locally, and regionally, which is possible through our participation in dialogues with the B.C. Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders,” he said.

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The master stylist uses only the highest quality products available. Her colouring skills are flawlessly unique she knows exactly what colour to use to suit each client.

She has a strong belief in providing exceptional customer service, each and every time, in an atmosphere that is warm and inviting. That’s because Pantea considers each one of her clients’ unique and special therefore each style or colour has to be as well.

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dressing industry, Pantea comes with a wealth of education and experience. Over the years, she has honed her skills by taking part in several hair styling courses and seminars around the Lower Mainland to ensure she’s abreast of current trends in hair colour and cut.

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ASK AN OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Jennifer Durst

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I’ve recently discovered a growth on my eyelid? Should I be concerned?

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Many eyelid growths are benign and not a concern, but there are some growths that can be cancerous and/

or sight threatening. Your doctor will assess the pigmentation, size, symmetry, and other aspects of the growth using special equipment. Even benign growths should be properly documented and examined by a professional. Also of interest, many people have “freckles” that can occur inside the eye, commonly on the iris or retina. Often times you cannot see these pigmented spots yourself but they will be detected during an eye examination. Your Doctor of Optometry will document and photograph these spots to monitor for any changes. For more information or to book an appointment call 604-522-6929.

ASK A DESIGNER

Q. A. Michelle Bernier

What should I look for when I buying Blinds, Shades and Shutters?

Today, with so many styles of blinds and shades to choose from, finding the right one for your needs can be daunting. Whether you’re looking for privacy, style, or both, it can be an overwhelming decision.

Windows are a great focal point in a room and blinds and shades should be both decorative and functional. They can be used with drapery for a finished look or are their own for a modern look. Either way they protect your furnishings and flooring from sun damage and keep you cooler.

Here’s what to consider before you buy to keep from getting “blindsided”.

First Things First….

• Light and privacy How much do you want and need? Is your goal to block out light for sleep in the bedroom? Are the windows facing north or a sunny south side of the house? How high are your windows? All of these factors and more will influence the styles, fabrics and blind options you choose.

• Your budget Are you outfitting just one window or the entire house? The home will look great if you are consistent throughout the space but certain custom options may be better suited for select windows only due to specific needs for that room. We consider each room’s needs and purpose when selecting window coverings.

• Cleaning Some are easy to clean with a damp cloth and some types of blinds hide soil better and best cared for by vacuuming. Choose wisely!

• Your decorating style Is it formal or casual, comfortable or chic? Bold colors can be fun or dramatic. Subtle hues and textures are perfect for a room decorated in neutral colors.

• Safety Do you have young children or pets in your household and need cordless blinds and shades? Would high windows benefit from a motorized system?

Thankfully, at Design With Confidence, we do windows! Our professional and experienced blind installers will find the perfect blind or shade for your home and within your budget for a beautiful, comfortable and stylish look for your windows that will keep you cool in the summer and warmer in the winter.

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Is your Esthetician or Nail Technician certified to perform the treatments they offer?

Since the 1920s, people who wanted to be estheticians, nail technicians, hairdressers, or work in a spa had to go to an accredited school to get trained and get a licence from a provincial body. Inspectors challenged their credentials and those who did not meet standards were subject to fines or even getting their licence revoked. You couldn’t even own a spa or salon unless you were a licensed professional.

In 2003, when the British Columbia government deregulated the beauty spa industry to save money and to create more jobs and a healthy competition and labeled the beauty industry as a “Voluntary Trade” anyone can now open a beauty salon or spa offering a range of services performed by people with little to no education (sorry watching a few YouTube videos doesn’t make you qualified to do lash extensions) or qualifications creating fierce competition and pricing undercuts… Very Scary thought!

Being able to perform cosmetology or beauty services without a license is a scary and dangerous trend, not to mention an insult to cosmetologists, estheticians and nail technicians nationwide who have poured their time, money and energy into training for all the complex concepts that are required to get a cosmetology, esthetics or nail technician license. Do you think just anyone off of the street is going to walk into a salon already knowing the ins and outs of physiology of the skin and the requirements for safety and sanitation? I don’t think so.

We’ve been hearing it in the news lately about unlicensed Dentists operating their practice in their homes and the BC Dentist Association is in an uproar.

Yet, in a Spa/Salon we use hot wax, 30% acid peels, use lasers, use electrical devices to rejuvenate the skin and nobody bats an eye. If the government won’t listen to us the certified professionals, perhaps they will listen to consumers. I feel the need to educated you the consumer and let you know that our industry is DE-regulated, jeopardizing your health and safety!

De-regulation means no education or sanitation standards, UN-licensed technicians performing some of the most intimate personal services such as Bikini Waxing has increased the reports of infection and injury and lawsuits.

Please speak up and talk to your Certified Cosmetologist, Esthetician and Nail Technician, local politicians, Beauty Council and ESPABC Association.

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On my resume, should I list my hobbies?

If you are struggling to fill one page with resume material, you may add hobbies as filler; however,

ensure you list hobbies that are relevant to the position.

Envision an applicant applying for an administration position.

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The employer is going to be looking for someone organized and detail oriented with good communication skills and

professional presentation. If this applicant were to state they enjoyed sky diving, mud wrestling, dressing up like a Game of Thrones character, and laser tag, not only are these hobbies irrelevant but they paint a picture of someone who would not likely enjoy a professional, sedentary desk job where they are to present well on a day to day basis. Get the point? So, if you must state hobbies, make them relevant. If you are applying for an administration job, list hobbies such as organizing, writing, and attending networking Meetup groups, for example. And, if you have enough content to fill one to two pages of a resume, leave the hobbies off all together.

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WHY DOES OUR SKIN LOSE ELASTICITY AND START TO SAG?

Our skin is tightened by a structure of collagen fibres in the dermis in a network of skin cells, fibres and blood capillaries. Below in the hypo-dermis or subcutaneous layer there is supporting fat tissue with strong and elastic collagen fibres, and the circulatory system.

As we age the collagen fibres break down and become less structured and elastic, and our repair and replacement of these becomes less efficient. External factors such as UV exposure and lifestyle can make this worse. This results in wrinkles and the changes in the deeper tissue lead to sagging often known as skin laxity.

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In body areas, changes in and around fat cells in the hypodermis, where the supporting collagen fibres and circulatory system become impaired, lead to them becoming less compact and structured causing a raised and dimpled appearance of the skin, a problem known as cellulite.

Even with a healthy lifestyle and minimal sun exposure, our skin gradually loses its firm, youthful look. Aging, cumulative sun exposure, multiple pregnancies, and weight fluctuation are all factors which affect the strength and elasticity of the collagen fibers in our skin. This, in turn, causes the wrinkles and sagging skin.

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ASK AN ESTHETICIAN

Can you explain why realtors have this weird 7% + 2.5% commission structure?

All commissions are completely negotiable between the seller and their Derrick Thornhill hard working realtor. However, like Park Georgia Realty most realtors, I too used this archaic commission model that someone created in the 70’s. My best guess is that very few homes in Vancouver sold for more than $100,000.00 at the time. Today, we are dealing with homes often over a million dollars. I converted to a simple fair flat commission structure not so long ago. My clients no longer have to pull out a calculator to figure out what I am charging.

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Until the BC Liquor Act and regulations were changed in June 2014, it was illegal to serve consumer made wines, ciders and beers at any liquor licensed event or premises. However, the recent changes to the laws mean that it is now legal to make and use your own wines, beers and ciders at Family Harm Woldring Events by applying for and obtaining a Family Event - Special Occasion License (SOL). Events that qualify include weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, bar mitzvahs and other predominantly family oriented events. A license is required if your event is held in a public facility; like a hall or church, but not if the event is in a private residence. (Consumer made products still cannot be served or sold at any other licensed events or premises.) To apply for the Family Class of Special Occasion License the event must be private, for invited guests only and the event must be intended to celebrate a typical family celebration.

Preparing for the event requires some longer term planning because it takes time to both make the products and apply for the license. You also need to consider how much you will need and what the right mix is for your special occasion. The Wine Factory has been helping families make their own wines for 21 years and we are excited to help you plan and make your own wine for your next event. Come see us to learn more about making your next family event a success.

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I am planting my garden right now and my cat likes to help (of course), should I have any concerns with anything I am growing?

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There are many common plants that are toxic to dogs and cats. Most pitted fruit can be toxic and as well pits can be lodged in digestive track. You should also be aware that fertilizers and compost could contain harmful ingredients that can quickly have adverse effects.

Aloe, Azalea, Baby’s Breath, Castor Bean, Calla Lily, Carnation, Chamomile, Chrysanthemum, Daffodil, Daisy,Geranium, Hibiscus, Holly, Hops, Hydrangea, Iris, Ivy’s, Laurel, Leek, Lilly’s, Morning Glory, Oleander, Onion, Periwinkle, Rhubarb, Spanish Thyme, Sweet Pea, Tomato Plant, Tulip.

For a full list of toxic vegetation you can visit the ASPCA website and find the database under “pet care” Pets + US Pet Insurance offers Pet Poison Helpline: a 24/7 animal-poison control service which is included in any of their insurance policies. https://www.aspca.org/

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Community Get curious at flea market It’s definitely not your average flea market.

The Curious Flea markets at River Market draw crowds of shoppers to check out a wide range of offerings from antiques to 1950s kitsch to upcycled furniture and decor.

A Mother’s Day edition of the market was a success, and the next one is coming up for shoppers on Sunday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Future dates include, Sunday, July 5, and Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22 and 23. See www. rivermarket.ca/programs/curious-flea for more.

Curiouser and curiouser: Top, Andrew Stephens of Owen’s Oddities checks out Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young on his portable record player. Above, Matt Killick and Meg Perkins check out some old vinyl at R”emixd Collectibles. Top right: Sonia Nanda of Global Manziz shows off some of the fashions she’s offering to shoppers. They were all on hand for the Mother’s Day edition of the Curious Flea at River Market, May 9 and 10. PHOTOS CHUNG CHOW

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Community COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 The New Westminster Downtown Residents’ Association meets at 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 314 Carnarvon St. Deputy Fire Chief Rob Dick will discuss what people can put in their parking spaces and help residents learn the truth about what they can and can’t do. John Stark, the city’s senior social planner, will do a presentation about the “downtown park development” proposed at 824 Agnes St. FRIDAY, MAY 29 Ukrainian perogy supper, Holy Eucharist Church hall, 5 to 8 p.m., 501 Fourth Ave. (at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street.) Perogy sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call 604-526-0988 or 604-5227711.

Are you gay, bi-sexual 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 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604462-9813 or Don at 604329-9760.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 Strawberry tea and bake sale, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St. SATURDAY, JUNE 6 School community festival, Qayqayt Elementary School, 85 Merivale St. (on the old St. Mary’s Hospital site), 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Features carnival-type games, crafts, a musical stage, entertainers and food.

Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Square Mall, Eighth Avenue and McBride Boulevard.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Sing-along concerts with the Hazeltones, 1 p.m.,

Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St. Sing-along will be followed by a tea reception. Tickets are $15 and available in advance by calling 604-521-2511 or emailing secretary@ holytrnitycathedral.ca.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Have you considered becoming a foster family?

There are children and youth in New Westminster, who require skilled, caring, foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 10 a.m. to noon, #200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. For more information, call the North Fraser Recruitment Team at 604-764-8098.

ONGOING St. Barnabas Church, located at Fifth Avenue and 10th Street in New Westminster, is seeking committed volunteers for their thrift shop, community lunch program, emergency food cupboard and for the office. Make a positive difference in the community by helping with programs that benefit citizens in need.

For more information, please call 604-526-6646.

Burnaby & New Westminster Newcomers’ Friendship Club, welcomes women who are new to the area, as well as longtime residents.

Meet women of all ages and cultures to make new friends. Dinner meeting is the second Wednesday of each month, plus various events including book club, craft group, social Saturdays, etc.

For info, contact Doris at dorisfriend39@gmail.com or 604-544-3525 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit the website at www.burnabynewwest minsternewcomers.com.

Young readers book clubs, for kids who like to talk about books. Clubs are offered at the main library and Queensborough branch. Call the children’s room at 604-527-4677 for information and to register.

The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and 920 Ewen Ave., www.

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Join a book club at the library. The adult book club is held the third Thursday evening of the month at 7 p.m. from September to June. Register at 604-5274667 or listener@nwpl.ca.

A limited number of books are available at the checkout desk.

New moms and dads need brain stimulation too. The Bring Your Baby Book Club offers adult books and adult conversation in a baby-friendly environment.

Suggested ages for babies are zero to 24 months.

The club meets the third Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m.

Register at 604-527-4667 or listener@nwpl.ca. A limited number of books are available at the checkout desk.

Parkinson’s group meeting, meet the first Tuesday of every month, 1 to 3 p.m.

Century House. Info: 604519-1066. New members and caretakers are welcome.

Runs Sept to June (no meeting in January).

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, meets monthly, every third Tuesday

of the month at Century House, Moody Park. Info: 604-298-0780.

Senior peer counselling program at Century House, provides emotional support to people who are facing the challenges of aging.

They will visit you at home or at Century House. Info: 604-519-1064, ext. 1, or drop

by Century House at 620 Eighth St. Sunday Dances – every Sunday, September to June, 12:45 to 3:45 p.m., 620 Eighth St. Live Band. Call 604-5191066 for more information.

Low Vision group, meets the first Tuesday of each month, September to June, 10 a.m. to noon, Century House, 620 Eighth St. Call 604-5191066 for more information.

Seniors Gay Straight Alliance, meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m., Century House, 620 Eighth St. Call 604-519-1066 for more information.

Have an item for the community calendar? Send non-profit event notices to calendar@ newwestrecord.ca.

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Sports

Sport to report? Contact Tom Berridge 604.444.3022 or tberridge@newwestrecord.ca

Sr. A ’Bellies young, fast and ready Home opener on May 28 at QPk. Tom Berridge

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Getting a jump: New Westminster’s Sarah Forgie qualified for the provincial high school girls’ high jump with a personal-best leap of 1.55m at the zone track and field qualifier on Tuesday. PHOTO LARRY WRIGHT

Hyack girls a threat to repeat at track finals Tom Berridge

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New Westminster will be a favourite to repeat as the girls’ overall aggregate champion at the upcoming B.C. high school track and field championships this year.

Raquel Tjernagel is raceready in the sprints, while defending multi-events champion Nina Schultz is poised again to compete for the most outstanding athlete.

Tjernagel, who recently ran the fastest time of any North American high schooler to date, qualified in the 100m in 11.50 and the 200m in 23.78 at the BNW/Richmond zone qualifying meet last week.

Schultz will compete in

the high jump and long and triple jumps, as well as the girls’ heptathlon.

Schultz qualified in the high jump with a solid leap of 1.7m. She also leapt more than 11 metres in the triple jump.

New West’s Shea Jobson-Stier will race the 3,000m and 2,000m boys’ steeplechase.

Last year, NWSS won both the overall and girls’ aggregate banners for the first time ever at the provincial high school championships.

Burnaby Central’s Nathan Mah will lead a strong complement of Burnaby athletes to the championships in Langley in June.

Mah won all three boys’ sprint events, including a sub-11-second 100 metres,

at Central track on Tuesday. He also placed first in the 200m in a time of 22.31 and in the 400m in 53 seconds flat.

Central also qualified Marco Sherwood in the long jump and Michael Fischer in the shot put.

Racquel Milosavljevic made it through in the girls’ 100 and 200m for Central.

Moscrop’sYousif Masoud also qualified in the boys’ 400m.West Burnaby teammate Jonathan Hanam will compete in the 800m, while Fidel Hodge made it in the triple jump.

Byrne Creek had two boys qualify – Abdul Bangura in the 200m and Werd Khader in the 1,500m. Kimberly Ma also qualified in the girls’ 100m

hurdles for Byrne Creek.

Burnaby Mountain have a pair of girls seeing double duty at the provincials.

Robyn Lee qualified in both the 800 and 1,500m, while Lauren Watson will compete in the discus and javelin.

Burnaby North twins Allyson and Christina Dickson both earned entries in the 400m. Christina will also compete at 800m.

Jennifer Shannon will compete for Burnaby South in both the 1,500m and steeplechase.

Junior provincial track qualifiers also included: Emily Chilton, Grace Fetherstonhaugh, Devin Strome, Sarah Forgie and Briana Bates from New Continued on page 42

The New Westminster Salmonbellies are playoff ready this season.

The Sr. A Salmonbellies are hankering at the bit to get themselves back into the Western Lacrosse Association final after three seasons on the outside looking in, including backto-back seasons in 2012 and ’13 when they didn’t make it to the post season at all.

Those days are hopefully behind them and with plenty of new faces and a few older ones returning, head coach Steve Goodwin is feeling better about the club than he has in years.

“I’m a believer in athletes who can run the floor and can contribute at both ends,” said Goodwin.

“We’ve finally got to the point where we’re a lot deeper and almost every guy can play that role.”

Along with a strong returning core, including former rookie of the year Logan Schuss, who is committed to all 18 games this season, New West is bolstered with a solid influx of new drafts as well as a handful of eastern imports, who are expected to make an immediate impact on the wood floor at Queen’s Park.

Shane MacDonald and Patrick Miles both play with the Minnesota Swarm in the NLL and will bring plenty of firepower to the ’Bellies’ attack.

Burlington, Ont. product Broedie Birkhof is expected to bring some toughness to the back end, while former St. Catharines, Ont. keeper and Vancouver Stealth backup, Eric Penney, will likely see plenty of floor time along with returning goalie Alexis Buque.

New West also picked up plenty of speed, savvy and overall versatility in the draft with Luke Gillespie, the ’Bellies first-round pick of the draft.

Justin Goodwin and Cory Takahara should also prove valuable assests for New West going forward.

Reid Reinholdt, who missed all of last season because of injury, will be a late returner because of school commitments, but is fit and ready to finally show off his first-round credentials.

The Salmonbellies will also get back Ian Hawksbee, who had to sit out all last season because of work commitments.

Along with top defender of the year Jeff Cornwall and Colton Clarke, New Westminster couldn’t be more ready to show its stuff to the Queen’s Park faithful.

Also returning to Queen’s Park is 12-year veteran Shane Bennett.

Goodwin says he’s a risk-taker and his team is going to follow along with that philosophy.

“I think we have the best athletic club we’ve had since we started,” said Goodwin.

And that hopefully will translate into a run-andgun style that will keep fans in their seats, he said.

“We’re getting to the point we can do that,” Goodwin added.

But Goodwin and company don’t expect it to be easy.

Parity is likely to rule the WLA this season, he said, “But that’s good for lacrosse.”

Goodwin fully expects Nanaimo and Maple Ridge, despite losing Curtis Dickson to Ontario’s Major League, to be improved this year, while Burnaby has built itself into a solid franchise through the past few seasons.

“I want to win every game just like everyone else. … We expect to be a strong team this year, but until someone beats Victoria, I think Victoria is the team,” said Goodwin.

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Still all about community after 44 years

A lot has changed in New Westminster since the ’70s.

The city has grown and boomed, technology and transportation have changed the way we live and travel, and fashions have certainly come and gone.

But some things stand the test of time.

Forty-four years after the Hyack Festival Assocation was born and it’s still all about community: celebrating community, fostering community and engaging community.

In 1971, the work of putting on city events and festivals was given to the newly created Hyack Festival Association.

One of its premier events, then and now, was the Hyack Festival itself, which has grown into a much-loved spring tradtion in the Royal City.

The first festival was held in 1972 and, despite a small budget, it was deemed a great success.

In the years since, it has grown from a small event to one that encompasses many days, and events as diverse as the annual antique fair, the Key West Ford Hyack International parade, the May Day celebrations, and a Show and Shine, to name just a few.

The word Hyack translates to “hurry up” or “quick” in Chinook, an informal dialect that

combined aspects of English, French and local First Nations languages and was common in B.C., the Pacific Northwest and up to Alaska and the Yukon.

The name, chosen in 1971, has stayed through the decades, now a common term for Royal City residents.

The Hyack Festival is one of the city’s key community building events, providing entertainment and activities for residents but also drawing visitors from around the region.

As well, with the New Westminster Ambassador program, local youth travel throughout B.C. and the Pacific Northwest represnting the city and the festival association at events and parades all over.

In the past, these have included trips to Tacoma, Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Portland, Seattle, Issaquah, Cloverdale, Penticton, Nanaimo, White Rock, Port Moody, Coquitlam and Kamloops.

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The Hyack Festival Association held their annual general meeting in early 2015, to name a new president and board.

Don Swindells returned to the president’s seat for a second term - his first was in 2006.

He has said he’s excited to be back on the board, noting that the city has changed, evolved and “blossomed” in the last several years with innovative developments like Anvil Centre, but has maintained its incredible sense of heritage and history at the same time.

During the AGM, which was held at Inn on the Quay, the rest of the board was elected as well.

David Brett is the vice president; Ryan Ferrer is secretary; Alan Wardle is president elect/treasurer; Peter Goodwin sits as past president; and, finally, Marge

Ashdown, David MacGrotty, Brenda Adam and Gerda Suess all serve as directors.

Swindells noted that he has embraced the world of social media this year and is helping to spread the #lolinnewwest theme that is also part of the Hyack float this year. Laugh Out Loud in New Westminster is the focus of the theme, with an eye to highlighting the fun and friendly events going on in the Royal City.

At the AGM, outgoing president Peter Goodwin looked back over the previous year, noting the change and growth of the association, then handed over the reins to Swindells, who talked about the upcoming year as one of renewal and acheivement.

The meeting also included the announcement of the Volunteer of the Year, Deb Wardle, and the Sponsor of the Year, Key West Ford.

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Hyack Volunteer of the Year: It’s all about giving Deb Wardle came to volunteering the way many people do: through her children.

But she has stayed with it, long after her children have grown, because of the positive impact she sees in the community.

Her children have at various times been involved with the Miss New Westminster Ambassador Program and the Hyack Football program through NWSS, among others, and participating as a parent was just second nature.

“My husband and I both got very involved, we just liked to always be there for our kids and to be part of things,” she notes.

“We felt that it helped make things better for the kids and we got a lot of enjoyment out of seeing the kids succeed.”

But over time, that evolved into a joy for seeing successive generations of kids coming through the programs have fun and accomplish their goals, as well.

“I get a lot of satisfaction out of that, of knowing that you’re there to help. I saw the difference the (ambassador program)

made, the growth that the young women experienced and felt like it was important to protect that and help it grow, too” she said.

“Being part of something that is bigger than you, and trying to make your community better and stronger, that’s really enjoyable.”

Wardle says that philosophy is something she carries in her work with the ambassador program, where they hope to instill in participants the sense that working to benefit others is rewarding and beneficial.

“It’s about giving, not getting,” she said. “For example, we say in the ambassador program that the crown is not a decoration, it’s a responsibility and with it comes a great contribution on your part to grow, give back and participate in your community.”

Wardle helped organize a major reunion last year for all past and current participants and volunteers with the ambassador program and she and her husband are still involved with Hyack

football, taking photos and participating in events.

“Sometimes there’s lots to be done and you have an idea in your head of what you hope to see and you believe in it, and you want it to go well, and so you jump in and do what you can.”

Her efforts were recognized last year as she was nominated for the New Westminster Citizen of the Year award. “That was wonderful but for me my goal is to help young people to grow and develop and succeed,” she said. “Getting recognition for that is nice but it’s not why any volunteer does what they do.”

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Key West Ford Hyack International Parade is a highlight, past and present What says spring in New Westminster?

The Key West Ford Hyack International parade, of course.

With clowns, entertainment, music, and of course plenty of floats - from the wild to the traditional - the parade has become a popular annual tradition in the Royal City.

Going on more than four decades, the parade is a both cherished memory and family tradition for many in New Westminster, with many attendees having taken part year after year.

And it’s easy to see why: as one of the region’s largest parades, there’s plenty to see and fun to be had for every age and background.

This year’s parade kicks off at 11 a.m at Sixth Street and Eighth Avenue, travelling along Sixth to Queens Avenue, then north along First into Queen’s Park.

Crowds will converge once again in the city’s Uptown on May 23 for this fun family event.

The title sponsor is once again Key West Ford, with Port Metro Vancouver sponsoring as well.

This year, the festivities will be led by Grand Marshall Travis Johnson, co-owner of the Vancouver Circus School.

Following him will be an assortment of parade participants that represent a diversity of ages, cultures and entertainment.

Among these are the Vancouver Giants, Burnaby North Senior Secondary Marching Band, Capital Lakefair Washington float, City of New Westminster Pipe Band, Elks Club, Falun Dafa Association, Marysville Washington Float, the New Westminster May Queen Suite, the New Westminster Senior Secondary Cheer Team, New Westminster Senior Secondary Band, the Salmon Bellies, Silver Diamond Country Dancers, to name just a few.

Miss New Westminster and her fellow ambassadors will also be in the parade, as part of the Hyack Festival Association’s annual float.

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Parade Marshall: What you need to know from the big top to the parade for the 2015 parade When Travis Johnson leads the way at the upcoming Key West Ford Hyack International Parade, the big crowds won’t likely phase him.

As the co-founder and owner of the Vancouver Circus School, Johnson is no newcomer to having an audience - even if he is a new hand at parade marshall.

“I have to admit, I’ve never been a parade marshall before,” he said recently. “But I’m really looking forward to it.”

Johnson grew up in the Royal City, and his Vancouver Circus School has a location here in the city, so being part of the festival is a particular honour for him.

“I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.

This is a great community, and I have strong roots here.”

Johnson grew up with circus and trampoline; his parents ran recreational and competitive trampoline programs at the national and provincial level for nearly 20 years. He began competing himself at the age of 6, and later won a number of Western

Canadian championships. He later retired from the sport to work in business development, starting his own entrepreunrial endeavours in 1999.

Those included being vice president for Vibe Design Ltd., an audio-visual production company, for six years, co-founding the Vancouver Circus School in 2004 and co-founding and acting as Director of Operations for the Inner Ring Circus in 2005.

In 2012, he became a cofounding member of the Asia-Pacific Social Circus Association.

He has been granted a variety of accolades in recent years including Small Business of the Year award by the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, NEXT UP award from Tourism New Westminster, and was nominated for the Builder’s Choise award for his Vancouver Circus School’s New Westminster location.

He is currently the executive director of the Vancouver Circus School, director of operations for the Inner Ring Circus and a level 3 certified trampoline coach, and an Air Space Freestyle Skiing level 2 coach.

The annual Hyack festivities will be in full swing this Saturday.

Here’s what city residents and visitors need to know to make the most of their Hyack fun.

Resident notification

The Key West Ford Hyack International Parade will be taking place on Saturday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In preparation for this, “No Parking” signs and parking/ traffic barricades will be erected in the staging area and along the parade route the evening prior and/or in the morning prior to the parade.

No vehicles are to be parked on the streets in the staging area and along the parade route, and all illegally parked vehicles are subject to towing at owner’s expense after 6 a.m. on May 23.

Street closures

Prior to the parade, all participants will be gathering in the staging areas in preparation to beging.

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The parade will kick off at 11 a.m. at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Sixth Street, then travel south on Sixth Street to Queens Avenue, then east on Queens Avenue to First Street, then north on First Street and finally into Queen’s Park on Third Avenue.

Uptown Street Festival

The popular Uptown Festival will return this year, with a little something for everyone: entertainment, live music, face painting, balloon twisting, clowns and plenty of ven-

dors. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 23, in the 600 block of Belmont Street (between Sixth and Seventh streets).

Top food trucks this year include Cravings Kettle Corn, Big Red Poutine, Pepper Pot, Reel Mac & Cheese, Reef Runner, Super Thai, and Tin Lizzy Mini Donuts.

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Enjoy incredible foods, shop from our market place vendors, check out some kid’s amusement activities or catch the free street level musical entertainment.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and friends there is no charge to hang with us for the day! Special Thanks to Glen Renney, Remax Advantage Realty and Guy Ciprian, Savi Integrated Marketing for their support!

While you enjoy the event don’t forget to tweet out #LOLinNewWest.

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Sponsor of the Year: Key West Ford Longtime New Westminster business Key West Ford is the 2015 Hyack International Festival’s sponsor of the year.

The company has come back once again as the title sponsor for the Hyack International Parade.

On top of that, they provide sponsorship for a Hyack Ambassador, and sponsor the upcoming Show & Shine, which has been a popular annual event for many years, as well as giving support to a variety of other community events throughout the year.

Key West Ford is located on Stewardson Way and is the number 1 new and used dealer in B.C., offering parts, service, detail, tint, sales and more.

Organizers for the festival say they are grateful for the support of Key West Ford, as it helps provide fun and excitement for the whole city.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Royal tradition continues in the city Hyack Festival 2015 May 20 12 noon to 3 p.m.

The 145th May Day celebrations held in Queens Park Stadium.

May 23 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Key West Ford Hyack International Parade will begin at Sixth Street and Eighth Avenue, and end in Queens Park. See route information and map elsewhere in this section.

May 23 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The Portland Royal Rosarians will hold their annual rose planting ceremony in front of City Hall

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The Uptown Street Festival returns with entertainment, face painting, live music and more, including a diverse selection of food trucks.

Annual Show and Shine on Columbia Street For more information about these and other events, call the Hyack office at 604-522-6894 or see www. hyack.bc.ca.

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It took a few years – nearly 30, in fact – but Richard McBride Elementary is home to this year’s Royal City May Queen.

Claire Haffner, a student at Richard McBride, will be crowned May Queen at the annual celebration at Queen’s Park Stadium on May 20. She’s the 145th May Queen since the tradition began here, and the first from her school in 26 years.

Haffner told The Record she was “excited and shocked” after she learned the news at a recent council meeting.

“I really wanted to represent my school. … It’s very exciting. My friends were really hoping it was going to be our school, so I think they’ll be excited.”

Students in all of the city’s elementary schools vote for their individual representatives – one boy and one girl from each school – and then positions in the Royal Court are determined by a random drawing at city council in advance of May Day. New Westminster’s celebrations are the longest continuously running event May Day event in the Commonwealth and one that has become, for many families, a multi-generational tradition. The first May Queen was crowned in New Westminster in 1870, after special May Day festivities were organized by the local fire department. They have continued, uninterrupted, since that time.

The May Day celebrations are held at Queen’s Park, with Maypole dances that students learn at their schools in advance. The May Queen and her court are then crowned; they will participate in a variety of events throughout the coming year, including the Hyack Parade.

Haffner will be joined by her classmate Colburn Connelly,

who will serve as the Richard McBride Elementary School’s royal knight.

Joining the McBride pair as part of the 2015 May Queen Suite are: Ayanna Seymour (first Maid of Honour) and Owen West (royal knight) from F.W. Howay; Makena Thomas (second Maid of Honour) and Luca Redford (royal knight) from Herbert Spencer; Summer Loewen (medal bearer) and Hussein Hage-Hassan (royal knight) from

Connaught Heights; and Maggie Roest (register bearer) and Kevin Addo (royal knight) from Lord Kelvin.

Also in this year’s May Queen Suite are Charlize Melliza (first flower girl) and Gordon Tan (royal knight) from Qayqayt; Stephanie Joy Fajilan (second flower girl) and Marco Vela-Ruiz (royal knight) from Queensborough Middle School; and Lindsay De Souza (third flower girl) and Nate Akey (royal knight) from Lord Tweedsmuir.

Keep an eye out for the May Queen in her traditional white crown and robes, along with her royal companions, during Saturday’s parade festivities.

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The Hyack Miss New Westminster Ambassador program has been going strong for nearly five decades - and organizers hope the program will continue to grow and thrive well into the future.

This year marks the 44th annual crowning of a Miss New Westminster.

Deb Wardle, who volunteers as a program coordinator and chaperone, says the benefits she sees for the young women who participate are countless.

“They truly get so much out of this,” she said.

“They are able to travel, to represent their city. They develop lifelong friendships with their fellow ambassadors from New Westminster, but also those they meet at events in other communities. And they have the chance to interact with strong positive women role models in the local business community and other fields.

It really gives them a bigger view of the world, and themselves, and their opportunities in the future.”

Wardle knows a thing or two about the impact it can have – her two daughters were both involved in the program, first in 2001 and then later in 2012.

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“They become part of this wonderful network of past ambassadors,” she said.

“That can provide so many opportunities for friendships, networks of support and encouragement, and a real opportunity to learn and be inspired.”

Last fall, the program celebrated its first alumni reunion, which Wardle says was a huge success - and an event they hope to turn into an annual celebration.

The program’s goals are to provide young women in New Westminster with an opportunity to experience professional instruction in etiquette, public speaking and career development, with an eye to providing skills that will last through their lifetimes.

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Miss New Westminster 2015 Taylor Atherley will represent the city as Miss New Westminster 2015. She was crowned during the annual pageant in late March, held at Anvil Centre, after performing in talent and speech presentations during the previous night at the Bernie Legge Theatre.

She and her fellow ambassadors will travel with the Hyack float - which has a theme this year of Laugh Out Loud in New West at events throughout the region. Joining her are Hyack Princess Jolene Bernardino and Miss Friendship Jasmine Miriguay, as well as the other ambassadors: Bernie Legge Award recipient Sarah Stewart, Top Talent Award and People’s Choice Award winner Sophie Candolfi, Sydney Fitzsimonds, Skye Wright-Hinton and Simran Rattan. Bernardino also took home the Top Speaker Award.

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