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Gabriel Hyvarinen Bentzen (right) helps his grandfather, Digby Bentzen, set up the family’s Christmas light display at their home on Paula Place in Port Coquitlam. For more on their annual efforts, see story, page 3. For The Tri-City News’ Christmas light list, see page 14. And for a map of local displays, go to www.tricitynews.com.

bAbY It’s colD InsIDe Kids, bring a sweater as School District 43 is heeding FortisBC’s call for natural gas conservation by turning down the temperature a couple of degrees in Tri-City public school: page 18

Port Moody is the second city in Metro Vancouver to get on board the #AllonBoard campaign, which advocates free transit for kids up to age 18 and reduced fares for lowincome people.

At its meeting Tuesday, PoMo council unanimously endorsed a motion presented by newly elected Coun. Amy Lubik to support the campaign, which was started last summer by a coalition of community advocacy groups, including the Single Mothers’ Alliance and the Poverty Reduction Coalition. Council will also ask the TransLink Mayors’ Council to request the transportation authority suspend fines for fare evasion issued to minors and allow low-income adults with current tickets to pay them off with community service. see ‘NOW IS THE TIME’, page 8

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Send us your best seasonal snaps The Tri-City News is looking for outstanding holiday/winter photos — one of which will adorn the front page of our final edition before Christmas. If you would like your photo to be considered for publication, email it to newsroom@tricitynews.com no later than Monday, Dec. 17 with “holiday photos” in the subject line. A couple of notes:

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n We’re looking for photos taken in the Tri-Cities and preferably by Tri-Cities residents.

RON COMEAU, a Coquitlam resident, snapped this photograph last winter of his daughter, Naomi Comeau, amidst strings of Christmas lights at Lights at Lafarge, the winter display that’s open daily from dusk to 11 p.m. through Jan. 21 (and later on New Year’s Eve).

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Connecting strings of lights connects two generations Boy, grandfather team up for their annual display Mario Bartel

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For as long as he can remember, Gabriel Hyvarinen Bentzen has been helping his grandfather put up the Christmas lights at their family home, the past four years at their townhouse on Paula Place on Port Coquitlam.

Gabriel, who turns 12 today (Friday), is the creative force while his grandfather, Digby Bentzen, is the technical wizard who knows just how to connect the cords and sequence the lights to maximize the wow factor.

The process actually begins the season prior. While driving around with his grandfather admiring all the other Christmas displays, Gabriel is taking mental notes for further ideas to boost their own show.

Acquiring additional lights and decorations happens as soon as they hit the store shelves in the fall. And once everything is up after about a week of reaching, hanging and step-ladder climbing, he keeps a close eye on neighbouring displays to ensure theirs glows brightest.

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n Check out our light list for details on a number of elaborate Xmas displays in the Tri-Cities: page 14 n The Tri-City News helped out at share Family and Community services’ gift wrapping station at Coquitlam Centre mall: page 16

But this year, the routine had to be accelerated.

Wednesday, Bentzen, 70, went to Burnaby Hospital for knee replacement surgery and Gabriel wanted to ensure he and his grandfather could continue their tradition so he could enjoy the colourful splendour of their labour as he recuperates at home.

Bentzen told The Tri-City News he started the tradition by coaxing Gabriel to help out.

Stringing lights evoked special memories of his own childhood in Guatemala, where his parents carefully assembled an annual display of decorations at the gas station they operated, centred around a nativity scene.

As Gabriel has grown older, he has taken the reins.

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“We make the decisions where to put the lights and he tells me how to do it,” Gabriel said of his creative collaboration with his grandfather. “It’s fun putting up the lights with him.”

• Gabriel and Digby’s light display can be enjoyed at 1314 Paula Pl. in Port Coquitlam. It’s turned on at 5 p.m. and off at 10 p.m. daily through the new year. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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Gabriel Hyvarinen Bentzen gets a steadying hand from his grandfather, Digby Bentzen, as they set up the family’s Christmas light display at their home on Paula Place in Port Coquitlam.

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Coq. plans Volunteer for a $457 M in Civic Committee! projects $120 M expected to be spent in first year of plan Grant GranGer The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam plans to spend nearly half a billion dollars in capital projects in the next five years.

The city’s capital plan for 2019 to 2023, approved by council Monday, has a budget of $457 million worth of projects, including $120 million in 2019.

Next year’s funding will come from a combination of development cost charges ($17.3 million), density bonuses ($1.2 million) and community amenity reserves ($5.5 million) along with general ($7.5 million) and utility ($2.46 million) revenues, various city reserve funds (including $8.65 million from the casino municipal reserve) and grants.

The city will also add $36.7 mil-

lion from its land sale reserve fund, and $3.6 million from its vehicle replacement reserve.

The updated plan calls for the first phase of the Austin works yard to get $22.35 million in additional funding and the YMCA $5 million more.

To help deliver the projects the city is adding four employees to its parks construction crews, a facilities maintenance planner and a technical support specialist. The new employees will come at a total cost of $566,500.

Under questioning from Coun. Craig Hodge, parks manager Raul Allueva said although there’s $950,000 left on a project to convert the third ice sheet at the Poirier Sport and Recreation Complex from a curling facility to a third arena, the city is waiting to determine how to spend it. That will depend, he said, on how the arena is used before deciding whether change rooms, showers or other options would be the best fit.

Port Moody Council is accepting applications from residents interested in volunteering

for a civic committee. Most committees meet once a month on a weekday evening.

Opportunities start January 2019 to serve on a range of advisory bodies, including: • Arts and Culture Committee

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• Seniors Focus Committee

• Citizen Advisory Group

• Environmental Protection Committee

• Tourism Committee

• Climate Action Committee

• Heritage Commission

• Transportation Committee

• Community Planning Advisory Committee

• Parks and Recreation Commission

• Youth Focus Committee

Apply at portmoody.ca/committees by Monday, December 31, 2018.

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$78K in spirit Grants awarded More than $78,000 in Spirit Grants are being doled out to community groups with projects and festivals in Coquitlam.

Ten applicants were selected for the cash, which is funded with money paid to the city under its hosting agreement with the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on United Boulevard.

The largest grant ($16,959) was given to the Coquitlam Skating Club for its annual Ice Show while Coquitlam Search and Rescue will receive $15,000 for the replacement of one of its equipment boxes.

Other grants include: • $11,259 for the Austin Heights BIA’s Daisy Day Festival; • $9,000 for Coquitlam Moody Ringette to purchase arena dividers, nets, jerseys and other tournament support; • $8,014 for Flip City Gymnastics to host the 2019 provincial championships; • $6,285 for the Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 for tents and barbecues for various events; • $4,944 for the Tamburica

Orchestra Kardinal Stepinac Society for its 42nd annual Western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival; • $4,241 for the Pacific Storm Water Polo Club’s Tournament of Courage; • $2,643 for the Tri-Cities Iranian Mini Soccer Festival 2018 event; • and $125 for Summit Middle school’s 20-year school-opening celebration.

Since the Spirit Grant program was launched in 2002, more than $8.5 million has been issued to local organizations and non-profits with initiatives or events in the city.

To be eligible for Spirit Grant funding, the projects must take place in Coquitlam or primarily benefit Coquitlam residents.

Applicants must be in good financial standing with the city and the initiatives should be sustainable beyond the grant funding.

• For more information about the program, go to www.coquitlam.ca/spiritgrant, call 604-927-3547, 604927-3556, or email communitygrant@coquitlam.ca.

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Application deadline is January 31, 2019

Go to portmoody.ca/communitygrants to read the full requirements, and to download an application form. Email in your application to info@portmoody.ca, or drop off a paper copy to the General Manager of Finance and Technology at City Hall (100 Newport Drive) before January 31, 2019.

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PoMo cops need help finding missing man Mark Istephan has been missing since Friday

Police are asking for help in locating Mark Istephan, a 47-year-old Vancouver Island man who was last seen last Friday discharging himself from Eagle Ridge Hospital.

According to the Port Moody Police Department, family members became concerned Monday when he had not returned home.

“He has made no contact with them since he left the

cent, who is six-feet tall and weighs 181 lb., with short grey hair. Police said his vehicle is a “quite noticeable” hot pink Mitsubishi Mirage four-door sedan with the B.C. licence plate CD6 47X. Anyone with any information regarding Istephan’s whereabouts is asked to contact Port Moody Police immediately at 604-461-3456. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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Mark Istephan, a 47-year-old Vancouver Island man, was last seen Friday discharging himself from Eagle Ridge Hospital. Port Moody police say he drives a “quite noticeable” hot pink Mitsubishi Mirage four-door sedan with the B.C. licence plate CD6 47X.

MARK ISTEPHAN hospital,” said Const. Jason Maschke in a press release.

Istephan is described as a man of Middle Eastern de-

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Man arrested in College Park area A Surrey man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing Port Moody police in the College Park area last month.

Tyrell Woods is facing charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle, theft under $5,000 and flight from police.

A female who was with him at the time of his arrest may also face charges, according to Port Moody Const. Jason Maschke.

“This matter is still under investigation and additional charges will be recommended against Woods and his female accomplice,” he said.

The incident occurred Nov. 26 when officers were patrol-

ling the neighbourhood following an increase in reports of thefts from vehicles in the area.

Police noticed a suspicious vehicle and, when they approached, the two suspects immediately fled. The vehicle was found again a short time later on Seaforth Way. The female passenger was arrested but the driver ran away.

After a short chase involving the K9 unit, the second suspect was arrested in a nearby yard.

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‘Now is the time for the investment’ users for life instead of relying on a car.

In its draft review of transit fares released last summer, TransLink recommended an expansion of discounts for children, youth and low-income residents if those discounts are subsidized by funding from senior levels of government or increased fares for other users.

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New Westminster council passed a similar resolution Monday.

In her report to council, Lubik said, “Inequality in our society is currently growing and this initiative is a potential tool to allow youth and lowincome residents more access to jobs, education, service and social connections.” She added similar initiatives in nine other communities across Canada had positive financial, physical, social and quality-of-life effects.

That reality was driven home by a young woman with bright purple hair named Breezy who told council she was on crutches and working a minimum wage job when she purchased a concession ticket to get home on transit because that’s all she had the money for; when transit police caught her with the insufficient fare, they forced her to hobble home.

“Police were protecting transit, they weren’t protecting me,” she said. “People at most risk can’t advocate for themselves.”

Coun. Diana Dilworth said when she was a young, single mother, she often had to make a choice between walking home

VOTING RIGHTS POMO COUN. AMY LUBIK 18 blocks or risk riding transit without a ticket.

Viveca Ellis, a community organizer for the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition said social agencies in the community often cover transit fines for young people because they can end up becoming a crippling burden in their hunt for a job, an apartment or even viable credit.

“We often hear the refrain we can’t afford to do this,” she said. “Now is the time for the investment we need so we don’t download the cost of this to other ticket buyers.”

Lubik said making transit free for young users will also end up benefitting the environment in the long run as they’re more likely to become transit

PoMo council is also throwing its unanimous support behind the Fresh Voices campaign to secure the right for permanent residents to vote in B.C. municipal elections. Currently, only Canadian citizens can vote in federal, provincial and municipal elections.

“From the municipal standpoint, my experience has been many of the permanent residents I know are involved citizens,” said Coun. Meghan Lahti in supporting the resolution, which was also put forward by Lubik.

It will be forwarded for consideration at the Lower Mainland Local Government Association’s 2019 convention and then on to the subsequent Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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The lane behind Moody Ales will now be known as Wood Lane after Port Moody council approved names for several lanes in the city.

Lowly no more, lanes to get names in Port Moody Mario Bartel

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Port Moody is no longer the city where the lanes have no names.

At its meeting Tuesday, council approved names for several lanes, including: Grouse Lane, Stein Lane and Vedder Lane in the city’s Seaview neighbourhood; Wood Lane, Powell Lane and Taseko Lane in Moody Centre; and Miner Lane and Pine Lane on the north shore.

Port Moody’s general

manager of planning and development, André Boel, told council the lanes will require names as the city begins considering applications for the construction of laneway homes, which will all need addresses. He said those addresses will follow a similar numbering convention to the adjoining homes that face the adjacent streets.

A previous proposal to distinguish laneway addresses with the letter “D” was rejected, Boel said, after consultation with emergency

services like the city’s fire department.

“Clearly there should not be a weird number,” he said.

Council also directed staff to update its list of approved street names to remove the names that have been newly designated to lanes.

Port Moody’s streets are named after west coast forests and mountains, water features, trees and shrubs, and the city’s pioneers as well as past mayors and council members. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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Coquitlam city council is supporting an application by a North Road pub to open earlier despite objections from some area residents and two councillors.

The Taphouse, which is in the Executive Plaza Hotel, wants to have the ability to open at 9 a.m. seven days a week. It currently opens at 11:30 a.m. Monday to Thursday and at noon on weekends. The pub told the city it intends to only open earlier for special international events, such as the Olympics and World Cup games.

“This is a simple modification that allows them to compete when there’s those rare times when they want to open earlier rather than having to jump through hoops every time [there’s a big event],” said Coun. Dennis Marsden.

The city received 24 comments and submissions about the application after 1,343 written notices were sent out to

DENNIS MARSDEN area businesses and property owners. Three respondents supported the application while 21 objected.

But many of the objectors thought the application, because it is being made to the B.C. Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, included an ability to sell marijuana.

City staff contacted those commenters to inform them it was only a change to liquor hours.

Many also complained about safety, noise and negative behaviour by patrons, especially late at night.

Marsden noted The Taphouse is in a part of the city that, although there is some residential, is mainly retail and commercial.

But other councillors said they thought the concerns were still relevant. Coun. Trish

Mandewo said there is a daycare in the vicinity and pub patrons smoke and loiter around the establishment.

“I see that as being problematic,” she said.

Coun. Bonita Zarrillo said she would prefer the pub be required to make an application every time it wants to open earlier.

“I’m going to put kids and working people ahead of twice a year or once a year,” Zarrillo said.

Although Mandewo wondered how the city was going to make sure the pub kept its word, Coun. Steve Kim said the city has to take the applicant at “good faith” it would only use it for special events.

City clerk Jay Gilbert said the licence is not Coquitlam’s to give; council was just being asked for feedback to the application.

Coun. Chris Wilson said most area residents moved there knowing the pub existed and opening in the morning “shouldn’t have much impact on the evening.

“Maybe we can do a better job policing the area and encouraging the owners of the establishment to have better control in the evenings,” Wilson said.

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LDB scouting Tri-City dispensary locations The provincial government is scouting for locations in the Tri-Cities to set up a retail cannabis store, a Port Coquitlam city planner says.

And PoCo may be in the best position given it’s close to setting new policy to regulate public and private cannabis dispensaries.

This week, the city’s committee-of-council considered a number of proposed rules that would change zoning, development procedures, fees and charges, business enforcement and other bylaws that, if approved by council, would allow for cannabis outlets in PoCo. The move comes after the city called for feedback this fall and held an open house, where the majority of respondents said they liked the way the planned policies would roll out.

City staff are recommending cannabis sales outlets follow the liquor retail model — that is, with an approximate 1-km separation — and, given the consultation in September, a 250-metre gap from schools and playgrounds (they had previously suggested 200 m).

Also in response to public comment, city staff are recom-

mending geographical and physical barriers, such as a river, highway or bridge, be part of deBRAD WEST termining where outlets can go.

In addition, cannabis retailers would be banned from using flashy or inappropriate signs on storefronts.

City council is expected to discuss the proposed regulations next month and, once adopted, cannabis retailers can submit their applications to the municipality within 30 days; bids will be reviewed on a first-come basis and assessed according to the criteria with location being the key factor, said PoCo planning manager Jennifer Little.

Each rezoning application will go through a public hearing and subsequently voted on by council, she said.

Little told the committee the Liquor Distribution Branch is looking for a site in the TriCities; however, LDB communications manager Viviana Zanocco clarified with The Tri-City News on Thursday that all B.C. municipalities open

to cannabis retail are on the agency’s radar.

Coun. Glenn Pollock said he attended the city’s open house and spoke with cannabis retailers from Vancouver Island and Prince George.

“I was hoping there would be a local flavour to this,” said Pollock, who moved the committee motion with Coun.

Darrell Penner as seconder.

But Mayor Brad West said council can push for local retailers when reviewing applications.

Coun. Laura Dupont asked city staff to increase its campaign to educate residents about the city’s smoking bylaws (smoking and vaping of tobacco and cannabis products are prohibited in parks, playgrounds and trails, in public gathering spaces, at transit stops and close to civic facilities).

West said PoCo is breaking fresh ground with cannabis retail sales and he praised city staff for designing the guidelines.

He believes the 1-km distance limit is manageable. “I don’t want to see the community overrun with a number of cannabis outlets,” he said, adding, “I like where this [policy] is taking us.” jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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“There’s strong community support and demand for this,” West said. “I don’t see the parking as an insurmountable obstacle. People are already adapting to the parking… I think [more seating] will be one that’s welcomed in our community.”

Taylight, which is owned by Geordie Anderson, Cameron Taylor and Barry Wright, told The Tri-City News last week that with the 25-seat lounge limit at their Kebet Way business, “we’ve had lineups outside sometimes.

They wrote in an email: “It makes for interesting conversations with customers as they don’t understand the reasonings, especially when we clearly have the space for it.”

• PoCo residents unable to attend Tuesday’s public hearing can email their comments about the seating proposal to corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca.

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Port Coquitlam residents and business owners can give city council their thoughts next week on plans to double the number of tasting room seats in microbreweries.

Tuesday, council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to boost the lounge capacity from 25 to 50 seats; the meeting starts at 6 p.m. at PoCo city hall.

This week, councillors voted 5-1 to the first and second readings of the zoning bylaw change, with Coun. Darrell Penner opposing (Coun. Steve Darling was absent).

Penner said while he isn’t against a seating increase in craft breweries — PoCo now has two (Northpaw and Taylight) and a hard liquor manufacturer (Provincial Spirits) — he believes there isn’t a fair playing field for pubs and bars, which have to comply with more regulations before they set up in the community.

Penner, who’s on contract as a musician at The Arms Pub, also voiced concern about shared parking around microbreweries and suggested

a limit to entertainment and food service that microbrews provide so they aren’t in competition with pubs.

Brewery tasting rooms, Penner argued, are “not for people to stay hours on end.”

Coun. Glenn Pollock, who supported the seating increase, also complained of the extra hoops pub owners have to jump through compared to brewery owners.

“We want to protect our pubs,” he said, adding he doesn’t want PoCo to mirror Brewers Row in Port Moody, where capacity in the lounges is more than 50 each.

Still, the city’s director of planning and development said her department has heard from brewery owners that there’s a demand to up the number of lounge seats, and since the establishments opened this year, there haven’t been any issues.

Laura Lee Richard also told council it would be up to the brewery owners to secure shared parking with neighbours while Jennifer Little, PoCo’s manager of planning services, said brewers are allowed to have a full kitchen under the zoning bylaws.

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are school kids being punished for b.C.’s pipeline opposition? a conspiracy theorist might think so because of School district 43’s initiative to turn down the heat in classrooms by 1.5 C to comply with fortisbC’s request to conserve gas.

The problem has arisen because Enbridge’s natural gas pipeline exploded and capacity is reduced to 85%, meaning reserves could be squeezed during a cold winter. To conserve gas, fortis is asking b.C. customers to turn down the heat.

Is this Enbridge getting a little revenge for b.C.’s opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline that was eventually turned down?

No, the Northern Gateway was for oil export and natural gas condensate for reducing the viscosity of heavy crude. It was turned down because of concerns from first Nations’ groups and worries about tanker spills in northern water. and while it does seem odd that b.C.’s natural gas situation is so reliant on this Enbridge pipeline, fortis has assured its customers that it is using other sources as well so the conservation effort is really a precaution.

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Breathe life into a hidden power with inspiration This column is adapted from a TEDx talk the writer delivered last month at Glen Pine Pavilion.

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nside each of us is a dormant power, a power that lies in wait for the time and place that it will be released. Just like a seed, hard and dry, waits for the perfect conditions in which to sprout and grow.

Here’s the catch. This power can ADEL GAMAR stay hidden if the conditions are not right, just as the seed will never sprout if deprived of water and light.

We should all have a chance to feel our potential awake in some way. So what is the answer? Inspiration.

Inspiration is the trigger that can rouse this dormant power, and it is with inspiration that our hidden potential is discovered, hope and empowerment are actualized.

In some moment in our lives, we have all been inspired by some person, place or thing. Hopefully, it won’t have happened only once. being a visible minority, I witnessed a lot of racial discrimination growing up. I remember during my final year of high school, a student called my Korean friend a racist name. I was immediately DelIVeRY 604-472-3040 NewsROOM 604-472-3030 DIsPlaY aDs 604-472-3020 classIfIeD aDs 604-444-3056 n

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overcome with anger and fought back — not with words, but with fists. our vice-principal quickly broke up the scuffle. Luckily, no one was hurt. as expected, I was asked to make my way to the principal’s office — a place that was unfamiliar to me. once I got there, Mr. Nelson’s face displayed the gravity of his disappointment. With a three-day suspension and five words, he sent me home.

Those words were: “You’re better than this.”

Initially, I felt justified retaliating against the injustice of racism. but Mr. Nelson’s words would call me to rise above the prejudice and find ways to address a social wrong with a noble course of action. His words resonated for the duration of the suspension and have lasted with me until today.

The word inspire is an amazing word and, when experienced, it can be magical. It has an Indo-European root that means “to breathe life into someone.”

Many of us can refer to various moments of personal inspiration.

The “breath of life” might have penetrated us by an urban forest through which we stroll, a piece of art we admire, a book we read, a song we hear, a teacher we know.

In my case, the words of Mr. Nelson guided me for most of my adult life. The impact of those words inspired me to always seek excellence in what I do.

Many of us have hidden gifts and talents unbeknown even to ourselves. We need sources of inspiration, people who lift us up, give us a deeper sense of purpose, a hope that the world around us can and will be better. The biggest impact that anyone of us can have on another is to unlock her or his hidden potential.

I had the great fortune to reconnect with Mr. Nelson months ago and I reminded him of the inspiration he infused in me.

Surprisingly, he had no recollection of either the scuffle or the five words. The seed that he sowed in me might have seemed insignificant to him at the time but the impact they had on my life trajectory was immense and for that I am eternally grateful.

The challenges our communities currently face require us to tap the potential in ourselves and in others to step up and address them. To fight for a cleaner planet, equal pay, housing affordability, gender equity and social tolerance.

More than ever before, the work of our communities depends on each of us finding our sources of power and putting them to work.

Not only does each of us have the potential to do powerful things, we can also awaken that potential in others through inspiration.

Adel Gamar is a Coquitlam resident who’s a former policy fellow at Harvard Law School and current CEO of Gamar Leadership Group. He ran for mayor of Coquitlam in the Oct. 20 civic election. @AdelGamar

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Council members paid well, hikes not needed The Editor, Re. “$35k and $8,400 raises for Coq. council” and “An $18k bump for mayor, $4,100 for councillors in Port Moody” (The Tri-City News, Dec. 5).

The mayors and councils of Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam should be ashamed of themselves.

They have voted to have their citizens pay their income tax for them starting Jan. 1 when the federal government stops allowing them a third of their income, tax free.

Years ago, the tax-free allowance made sense when pay for municipal politicians was much lower than it is now and they needed it to cover out-of-pocket expenses. But with more than adequate compensation now — Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart makes almost $140,000 now and will likely top $170,000 with proposed increases, for example — and with generous expense accounts, they are no longer

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entitled to this benefit and the federal government, as it should, has stopped it.

Municipal politicians know they do not deserve this. Mayor Stewart calls the move “a tax grab by the feds” but feels free to wreak his own tax grab on Coquitlam residents.

All three mayors and councils say the same thing and offer the same feeble excuse that it’s OK “because our pay is not going up.” But our pay — yours and

mine — is going down because now we are lumbered with having to pay their income tax as well as our own.

One honourable woman, Coquitlam Coun. Bonita Zarrillo, on principle voted against the move, saying, “It’s important to me that I pay my taxes, just like any other person.” Good for you, Coun.

Zarrillo.

There are consequences to this. If you have self- serv-

ing, unprincipled municipal politicians, it is easier to water the lawn when you shouldn’t, throw the wrong thing in the recycling bin, litter, not shovel the ice off the sidewalk, not pick up your dog’s leavings.

But worse, you start to believe that apart from one or two like Coun. Zarrillo, most of them are greedy blowhards in it entirely for themselves, and are not to be trusted.

Civic leadership starts at the top. Don’t hold your breath waiting for these guys.

Peter Manning, Port Coquitlam

DeVeLOPMeNT

Developers will just pass on DCC costs to buyers The Editor, Re. “Coquitlam considering DCC hikes” (The TriCity News, Nov. 30).

This article continues to propagate the misconception that developers bear the cost of development cost charges (DCC).

Land development is a business and businesses recover their costs and profit through the sale of their products. If the market can’t bear the price of their products, then businesses reduce their input costs.

DCCs are essentially a tax on real estate. Developers

either pass this tax onto the purchasers of the homes and buildings they construct or to land owners by lowering the price they are willing to pay for developable land. In a rising market, they can do both.

The ultimate result of increasing DCCs is upward pressure on real estate prices. Making Coquitlam’s DCCs among the highest in the region with increases of up to 64% will not help a community where housing affordability is already in crisis.

Mike Carver, Coquitlam

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Check out these Christmas light displays Here is a list of some of the Christmas light displays currently open in the Tri-Cities:

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• 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you to enjoy their homemade Christmas for the 34th year. More than 100 hand-painted display pieces on the house and in the yard. Two themes: traditional Christmas with manger scene, shepherds, wise men and angels; and contemporary Christmas with Santa, reindeer, toy trains, nutcrackers and singing snowmen — all lit up with more than 6,000 lights, which are on from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily. If you enjoy the lights, consider an online donation to Share Family and Community Services (www.sharesociety.ca).

• 927 Lillian St.: The Romas family has a pretty display of thousands of twinkling lights, polar bears, penguins, Santa, shivering snowman, horse and carriage, trees, reindeer, snowflakes, presents and more.

Open daily through Jan. 1 from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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• 1314 Paula Pl.: Gabriel, 12, and his grandfather have been decorating the front of their townhouse for the past four

years. Even though his grandpa is having knee replacement surgery, he took the time to help decorate once again. There are about 4,000 lights, illuminated icicles and arches, trees, candy canes and a blow-up Santa with reindeer. The display is on daily from 5 to 10 p.m.

• 3313 Rae St.: Miracle on Rae Street is a magical experience of more than 200,000 lights synchronized to music, plus ground displays. A highlight is the 90-foot decorated tree.

Open through Jan. 2, Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 11 p.m.

Contributions to the Share food bank are gratefully accepted.

(Note: As a courtesy to neighbours, please don’t block or turn around in driveways. Due to the high volume of traffic, you may want to park on Prairie Avenue and walk the few steps to view the display.)

• 1228 Oriole Pl.: Thousands of lights are set to 10 different songs on 48 channels. Lights are on from 5:30 to 10 p.m. nightly.

Donations are accepted for the Royal Columbian Hospital NICU. • Astoria Retirement Residence, 2245 Kelly Ave.: Christmas lights on the building programmed to music at 88.1 FM.

SEND US YOUR DISPLAY DETAILS

The Tri-City News is publishing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas.

To add your home to the light list, send your name and address along with details of your display (how many lights, special displays, hours and days of operation plus any charities for which you’re collecting money or food), even a photo, to newsroom@tricitynews.com.

As well, when we publish the list, the online version of the story will include a map of display locations.

You can get alerts about the list by following us on Twitter @TriCityNews and look for more information on our Facebook page.

City of Coquitlam

Schedule of Meetings City Hall - 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam

Monday, December 10, 2018 MEETING

TIME

LOCATION

Closed Council

1:00 pm

Council Committee Room

Council-In-Committee

2:00 pm

Council Committee Room

Public Hearing/ Regular Council

7:00 pm

Council Chambers

* The first item to be considered in the public portion of this meeting is a resolution requiring adoption prior to the Council Meeting being closed to the public.

*A Regular Council Meeting will convene immediately following adjournment of the Public Hearing.

Watch Live Broadcasts of Coquitlam Council Meetings or Archived Video from Meetings Previously Webcast The City of Coquitlam offers a video streaming service that makes its Regular Council Meetings, Council-in-Committee Meetings and Public Hearings accessible through its website at

www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts Agendas for the Regular Council and Council-in-Committee Meetings will be available online at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the scheduled meetings.

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More than 200,000 lights are synchronized to music in this Christmas light display at 3313 Rae Street in Port Coquitlam, which is open until Jan. 2, Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 11 p.m.

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HAVE A HOLIDAY PARKING PLAN FOR YVR Travellers are encouraged to have a parking plan in place before setting out for the airport for the busy holiday season.

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Wrapping paper, bows and ribbons at the Share gift wrapping station at Coquitlam Centre, which supplies all the materials, signs and kiosk to the non-profit organization during the holidays; Share is responsible for coordinating the volunteers.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Wrap some Christmas gifts & support Share JaniS Cleugh The Tri-CiTy News

For Tri-City residents looking to put a smile on Christmas shoppers’ faces, consider lending a hand at the Share gift wrap station this month.

The kiosk at Coquitlam Centre — which supplies all the materials for the non-profit group to fundraise — is getting busier each day as Santa Claus’ arrival approaches.

Last year, Share “elves” wrapped 3,126 gifts in December, bringing in more than $8,700 in sales and donations to the community group.

And this season already looks promising, with shoppers regularly dropping off their presents at the station that’s located on Level 2, between the Gap and Aritzia (behind the Share toy drop-off).

Monday afternoon saw a steady flow, with customers handing over their recently bought pyjamas, jewelry, toys and trinkets for volunteers to adorn.

During the three-hour shift The Tri-City News took part in, a father and daughter, a man and his girlfriend’s son, a mother of two and several teens dropped off their gifts — a few of them staying to watch their prized items get boxed and dressed up in colourful paper, ribbon and bows.

A Share supporter also popped by to hand over a $100 donation and received a tax receipt.

With each present pick-up, there’s always an exchange of thanks, a smile and a “Merry Christmas.”

Hayley Knapp, Share event co-ordinator and fund devel-

opment officer, said volunteers are sought during the mall’s opening hours: They need to be 16 years old and be able to stand for three hours.

An employee of Morguard, which manages the mall, is always in the kiosk to process the orders, handle the payments and to answer questions, Knapp said.

“Volunteering at the gift wrap and toy bank are super easy and fun ways to give back to the community,” she told The Tri-City News Wednesday, adding, “It is a great way to meet new people and learn new things while making an impact on people’s lives.”

• The Share gift wrap station is open until Dec. 24. Prices range from $2 to $10 and there is a limit of five presents per day. To help, email hayley. knapp@sharesociety.ca.

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Coquitlam firefighter Trevor Demoskoff is in his first year as president of the Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society, which is selling tickets for its 4th annual Christmas raffle; the draw is Dec. 25.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Coq. firefighters raffle off a Harley-Davidson Janis CleugH The Tri-CiTy News

Picture this: You’re about to tuck into your Christmas Day dinner when an email pops up on your smart phone saying you’ve won a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Or a Honda Civic.

Or $17,000.

That’ll be the pick for one lucky person entered into the 4th annual Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society raffle.

A total of 3,000 tickets are being sold through the society’s website — with Dec. 25 as the draw date — and, as of last Friday, about one-third had gone.

“If you’re a gambler, the odds of winning are pretty good,” society president Trevor

Demoskoff told The Tri-City News at the Burke Mountain firehall.

The “awesome, eyecatching prize,” as Demoskoff describes the motorcycle, was on display this fall at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver and is now back at the dealership waiting for the raffle winner to claim it.

Proceeds from the sale of the $20 tickets will go back to the charity, which typically brings in about $50,000 a year to distribute to a variety of causes.

They include: the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund (started by a late Coquitlam fire captain in 1977) via Bright Lights at Stanley Park; the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through its Pink Pancake Breakfast; Muscular Dystrophy Canada,

from donations to the boot campaign; a breakfast and snack program for SD43 elementary schools; and, most recently, mental health workshops for firefighters with posttraumatic stress disorder.

The 160 members in IAFF Local 1782 also fundraise for the charity by hosting an annual Masquerade Ball that, in October, brought in $39,000.

Demoskoff said tickets for this year’s raffle — which also includes a second prize of a WestJet flight for two, and cash prizes — are only available online.

• The deadline to purchase is Monday, Dec. 24, with the winner notified at 4 p.m. on Christmas Day. Visit coquitlamfirefighterscharity. com.

Enter daily for your chance to win.

Monday - Friday, December 3 - 21 Check our website and Facebook page for details!

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B.C.’s natural gas supply may be limited this winter

Reduce your use Due to the rupture of the Enbridge-owned natural gas transmission pipeline earlier this fall, B.C.’s natural gas supply will be restricted this winter. Although Enbridge has repaired their pipeline, it is operating at a limited capacity, meaning B.C.’s natural gas system may be challenged during times of peak demand this winter. Where possible, reduce your use by lowering the thermostat, shortening showers and washing laundry in cold water. Every bit you save helps ensure we have the natural gas to keep homes warm and businesses working. fortisbc.com/reduceyouruse

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BABY It’s COLD INsIDE

SD43 turns down the temperatures Students told to bundle up in the classroom Diane StranDberg The Tri-CiTy News

School District 43 is telling parents to bundle their kids up for colder classrooms because the heat is being turned down to conserve natural gas.

SD43 sent a letter to parents advising them that the district will be turning temperatures down in schools to 19 C instead of the usual 20.5 C. The move is being made to conserve natural gas as Fortis BC struggles with reduced capacity because of a pipeline rupture north of Prince George.

But one parent wonders if colder schools are good for learning.

“My daughter mentioned it was chilly,” said the parent, who asked that her name not be published because her daughter goes to a small school.

Tuesday was the first cold day, when temperatures dipped to 0 C overnight, with a high of 4 C, and the mom

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Kids are being asked to bring an extra layer of clothing to school because temperatures are being turned down to conserve natural gas. said she sent along an extra sweatshirt in her daughter’s backpack, just in case.

Colder temperatures at night might mean it takes longer to warm up the school but a letter from superintendent Patricia Gartland posted to the district’s website (www.sd43.bc.ca) said reducing temperatures would remain in effect until the situation is resolved.

“We suggest that all staff and

students bring an extra layer of clothing to accommodate this reduction in temperature,” the letter states.

Although Enbridge has repaired the pipeline, it is operating at a limited capacity, which means the province’s natural gas supply could be challenged during times of peak demand this winter. FortisBC is asking people to lower their temperature set points, shorten showers and take other initiatives to ensure there is enough gas to meet winter needs.

Spokesperson Sean Beardow said FortisBC welcomes the SD43 initiative because it’s a large natural gas consumer and any savings can be put towards storage for the very cold days.

“When you put together a number of these institutions, [if they reduce by] just a couple of degrees, when you add all of that it does make a difference.”

During the 2017/’18 school year, SD43 spent nearly $1 million on natural gas in payments to FortisBC. • For more information about Fortis and the natural gas situation, visit www.fortisbc.com dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

VoluNTeer for a CommiTTee Volunteers are needed to join the city of Coquitlam’s advisory committees next year.

According to a press release, the input residents provide helps shape city policy and gives volunteers a unique opportunity to share their experiences and expertise with municipal staff.

In 2019, participants are being sought for the: • Culture Services Advisory Committee; • Economic Development Advisory Committee; • Multiculturalism

Advisory Committee; • Riverview Lands Advisory Committee; • Sports Advisory Committee; • Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee; • and the Universal Access-Ability Advisory Committee.

Residents interested in joining a committee must live in Coquitlam and should be prepared to serve the full term between January and December 2019. Meetings are typically held on a

monthly or bi-monthly basis and take place on a weekday evening.

Application packages can be found online at www. coquitlam.ca/acv2019 or picked up at Coquitalm City Hall (City Clerk’s Office, 2nd floor, 3000 Guildford Way).

The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30.

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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)

School and Program Registration Information

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550 Poirier St., Coquitlam, BC V3J 6A7 I Phone: 604-939-9201 I www.sd43.bc.ca I Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cross catchment application and Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year starting in September 2019 occurs soon. Read the school and program registration information below for more details.

Kindergarten Registration for September 2019 WHEN CAN MY CHILD START KINDERGARTEN? Children who are five years old on or before December 31, 2019 may enter school in September 2019.You may defer your child’s enrolment until September 2020.

WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD? Kindergarten registration (except for Programs of Choice Montessori, Mandarin Bilingual, Reggio and French Immersion) within School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) will be held from February 4 to 6, 2019 in all elementary schools. If you are interested in registering your child in one of our Programs of Choice, visit www.sd43.bc.ca/programs for more information on application deadlines and parent information meeting locations.

All students must be registered for Kindergarten at their catchment area school. To determine your catchment school, use the School Locator on our website. If parents wish their child to attend an out-of-catchment school, they will be provided the opportunity to apply for a cross catchment transfer beginning on February 7, 2019 with a deadline of February 13, 2019 (visit our website for more information). Note: All Kindergarten students must be registered for Kindergarten at their catchment school before completing a Cross Catchment Application. If enrolment projections show that space is available, cross catchment transfer applications will be accepted in accordance with the following priorities: (i) catchment area child; (ii) non-catchment area child; and (iii) non-school district child.

Kindergarten students who have a sibling at a school outside their catchment will be accepted at the sibling’s school (provided the sibling will still be in attendance the following school year) and are requested to register at the sibling’s school.

Kindergarten children with siblings in a program of choice must still apply online. Parents do not need to fill out a cross catchment application verifying sibling status.

Cross Catchment Application Process 2019 – 2020 Parents can apply for a school outside of their neighbourhood catchment school.To do so you must complete a “Cross Catchment Application.”

Placement is based on space availability.

Cross Catchment Process: Information on the cross catchment process can be obtained from our website at www.sd43.bc.ca.

The district is encouraging use of the electronic version of the application form accessed through our website www.sd43.bc.ca beginning February 7 at 9 a.m. The process will close on February 13 at 4 p.m.

Paper forms will also be available at all schools and the district office as of February 7 at 9 a.m. All completed paper applications must be returned in-person or by mail to the district office at 550 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, V3J 6A7 by the closing date. Faxed or emailed copies will not be accepted.

The School Locator tool on our website provides a student’s designated catchment area schools. Catchment is based on home address.

Can I use my childcare facility address to determine my child’s school attendance area? No. According to the School Act, enrolment can only be based on the home address.

PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS • Proof of citizenship for parent and child (one of the following): Birth certificate; Passport; PR Card; Canadian Citizenship Card.

• Proof of B.C. residency for parent (one of the following): rental contract, property purchase contract, income tax statement, property tax statement. (And two of the following): utility bill; B.C. driver’s license; B.C. vehicle registration; Canadian bank or credit card statement; B.C. ID. • Proof of Guardianship: Contact your neighbourhood school or refer to the ‘Funding Eligibility Checklist’ provided on the school’s website.

NON-RESIDENTS Contact the International Education Department at 604-936-5769 or visit 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Bring along proof of citizenship for parent and student, proof of residency, and proof of guardianship (if applicable).

To learn more about these and other programs visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca/programs

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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) School and Program Registration Information Early French Immersion Program (Kindergarten Entry) For the 2019-2020 School Year

Late French Immersion Program (Grade 6 Entry) For the 2019-2020 School Year

WHAT IS EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION? • Early French Immersion is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 12 level for the 2019/2020 school year at the following elementary schools: Coquitlam River, Mary Hill, Irvine, Nestor, Glenayre, Panorama Heights, Kilmer, Porter Street, Rochester and Westwood (K-1)/ Glen (2-5).

• The Early French Immersion Program offers all students whose first language is not French the possibility of completing the prescribed B.C. curriculum and learn French at the same time.

• From Kindergarten to the end of Grade 2, all instruction is in French with English Language Arts beginning in Grade 4.

• Students also expand their cultural horizons and the program helps prepare students for the global economy.

• See Late French Immersion for information on Grade 6 entry.

• Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/ French20Programs/Pages/About.aspx

WHAT IS LATE FRENCH IMMERSION? • Late French Immersion is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Grades 6 to 8 level for the 2019/2020 school year at the following middle schools: Citadel, Moody Middle and Montgomery.

• The Late French Immersion Program provides students with instructions in both English and French and offers all students whose first language is not French the possibility of completing the prescribed B.C. curriculum and learn French at the same time.

• This program helps students develop strong communication skills in both English and French.

• Students also expand their cultural horizons and the program helps prepare students for the global economy.

• See Early French Immersion for information on Kindergarten entry.

• Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/French%20 Programs/Pages/About.aspx

APPLICATION PROCESS • Children entering Kindergarten September 2019 must apply through the programs of choice online application process available starting January 17 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

• Kindergarten children with siblings in a program of choice must still apply online.

• Students entering Grade 1 on, wishing to enroll should contact Sophie Bergeron at 604-937-6392

APPLICATION PROCESS • Applications for Late French Immersion are to be completed online at www.sd43.bc.ca available starting Friday, January 18, 2019 at 9 a.m. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 4 p.m.

• Space is limited and a random draw will be used if necessary.

All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program.

Parent Information Meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2019 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Winslow Center (Gymnasium) 1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam

All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program.

Parent Information Meeting Monday, January 14, 2019 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Winslow Center (Gymnasium) 1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam

For further information about Early or Late French Immersion, contact Sophie Bergeron at 604-937-6392

As this is an information meeting for parents/guardians, kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home.

To learn more about these and other programs visit:

www.sd43.bc.ca/programs

Early Montessori Program For the 2019-2020 School Year

Late Montessori Program For the 2019-2020 School Year

WHAT IS EARLY MONTESSORI? • Early Montessori is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 5 level for the 2019/2020 school year at the following elementary schools: Aspenwood, Baker Drive, Hampton Park, Harbour View, Miller Park, James Park and Seaview.

• The program provides a rich learning environment for students. It is based on Montessori principles and fulfills the expectations of the Ministry of Education.

• The Montessori approach supports continuous progress, as students learn to work on personal goals and academic challenges.

• Students learn to work independently, in small groups and as peer leaders.

• The program is delivered following the Montessori philosophy of learning.

• Students make use of a variety of information sources in their project work, including explorations, technology, print and human resources.

• The program supports students in becoming lifelong learners and global citizens.

• See Late Montessori Program for information on Grades 6 to 8.

• Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Montessori/ Pages/Montessori.aspx

WHAT IS LATE MONTESSORI? • Late Montessori is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Grades 6 to 8 level for the 2019/2020 school year at the following middle schools: Montgomery and Scott Creek.

• The Late Montessori Program provides a rich learning environment for students. It is based on Montessori principles and fulfills the expectations of the Ministry of Education.

• The Montessori approach supports continuous progress, as students learn to work on personal goals and academic challenges.

• Students learn to work independently, in small groups and as peer leaders.

• The program is delivered following the Montessori philosophy of learning.

• Students make use of a variety of information sources in their project work, including explorations, technology, print and human resources.

• Montessori at middle school emphasizes critical and creative thinking, community service and studentinitiated learning with in-depth studies.

• The program supports students in becoming lifelong learners and global citizens.

• See Early Montessori Program for information on Kindergarten to Grade 5.

• Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Montessori/ Pages/Montessori.aspx

APPLICATION PROCESS • Children entering Kindergarten September 2019 must apply through the programs of choice online application process available starting January 17 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

• Applications for Kindergarten are done by a random draw and will be limited to the number of spaces available. Late application forms will not be part of the draw.

• Kindergarten children with siblings in the program will be given highest priority (provided the sibling will still be in attendance the following school year) and must still apply online.

• Students entering Grade 1 wishing to enroll should contact the school directly.

All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program.

Parent Information Meetings Thursday, January 10, 2019 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Winslow Centre (Gallery Room) 1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam

APPLICATION PROCESS • Applications for Late Montessori are to be completed online starting January 18 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca.

Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program.

Parent and Student Information Meeting Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Montgomery Middle School 1900 Edgewood Ave, Coquitlam For further information contact • Montgomery Middle Principal, Sarah Husband (604-9397367; montgomery@sd43.bc.ca) • Scott Creek Middle Principal, Lisa Rinke (604-945-0156; scottcreek@sd43.bc.ca)

As this is an information meeting for parents/guardians, kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home.

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To learn more about these and other programs visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca/programs

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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) School and Program Registration Information

Mandarin Bilingual Program For the 2019-20 School Year

Reggio Influenced Program For the 2019-2020 School Year

WHAT IS THE MANDARIN BILINGUAL PROGRAM? • Mandarin Bilingual is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 5 level for the 2019/2020 school year at Walton Elementary School.

• The Mandarin Bilingual Program provides students with instruction in both English and Mandarin.

• This program will include Grades 6 to 8 at Scott Creek Middle for the 2019/2020 school year • The Mandarin Bilingual Program moves to Gleneagle Secondary School for Grades 9-12.

• Regardless of their first language, the elementary program offers all students the possibility of completing 50 per cent of the prescribed B.C. curriculum in Mandarin (Mandarin Language Arts, Math, Health and Career, and P.E.) and 50 per cent of the prescribed B.C. curriculum in English (English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies and Fine Arts).

• Students develop strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin.

• Students develop their knowledge of other cultures and the program helps prepare students for the global economy.

• Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Mandarin/ Pages/MandarinBilingualProgram.aspx

WHAT IS THE REGGIO PROGRAM? • The Reggio Program is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 5 level for the 2019/2020 school year at Meadowbrook Elementary.

• The Reggio vision is of an ‘education based on relationships’. Our educational philosophy at Meadowbrook focuses on the individual child in relationship with the family, other children, staff, the school environment and society.These relationships are interconnected and reciprocal.

• It is an approach to education that encourages children and their teachers to explore, question, discover and acquire skills of critical thinking and collaboration in beautiful, stimulating environments.

• Children express interests and ideas, research for further information, reflect on the experience and form conclusions.Through this process, children develop the confidence and independence with encouragement from parents, teachers and community members.

• The Reggio approach is not a formal approach like Montessori with defined methods, teacher certification standards and accreditation processes.

• Learn more at www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Reggio/Pages/ Reggio.aspx

APPLICATION PROCESS: • Children entering Kindergarten September 2019 must apply through the programs of choice online application process available starting January 17 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

• Applications for Kindergarten are done by a random draw and will be limited to the number of spaces available. Late application forms will not be part of the draw.

• Kindergarten children with siblings in a program of choice must apply online. Siblings of students already enrolled in the Mandarin Bilingual Program at Walton Elementary School will be given first priority. Please clearly identify sibling status on the online application form.

• Students entering Grade 1 wishing to enroll should contact the school directly.

All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program.

Parent Information Meeting Wednesday, January 16, 2019 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Walton Elementary School 2960 Walton Avenue, Coquitlam As this is an information meeting for parents/guardians, kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home.

WHY REGGIO INFLUENCED? • Models personalized learning through emergent curriculum and responsive pedagogy.

• Supports student engagement and self-regulation.

• Involves parents and community as true partners in supportive learning.

• Honours all children by building on their gifts and strengths.

• Builds and supports collaborative practice between children, teachers and parents.

APPLICATION PROCESS • Catchment area children entering Kindergarten September 2019 should register during Kindergarten registration directly at the school, February 4 to 6, 2019.

• Non-catchment area children entering Kindergarten should apply through the programs of choice online application process available starting January 17 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

• All other non-catchment area students currently in Kindergarten to Grade 4 should contact the school and apply through the online cross catchment process, February 7 to 13, 2019.

All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program.

Parent Information Meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 6 p.m. - 7p.m.

Meadowbrook Elementary School 900 Sharpe Street, Coquitlam As this is an information meeting for parents/guardians, kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home.

To learn more about these and other programs visit our website: www.sd43.bc.ca/programs

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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: DEC. 7 – 9

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SANTA TRAIN

f you’re celebrating the holidays this weekend, be sure to catch a ride with volunteers from Operation Red Nose Tri-Cities, who will be on-call from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

The service is sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, with all proceeds benefitting KidSport Tri-Cities. Phone 778-866-NOSE.

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Ride the Santa Train (aka the West Coast Express), which leaves Port Coquitlam at 10:39 a.m., Coquitlam Central at 10:45 a.m. and Moody Centre at 10:50 a.m. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and ride for free. The train ticket is good for a 2-for-1 entry to the Vancouver Christmas Market. The Santa Train leaves the Waterfront station at 4 p.m. Visit translink.ca.

THE FOX ROCKS

CRAM THE CRUISER

Coquitlam RCMP and volunteers will be stationed in the parking lot of the Westwood Real Canadian Superstore (3000 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the annual Cram the Cruiser, in aid of Share Family and Community Services.

Bring non-perishable goods and stuff them into the police car.

Call 604-945-1550.

The radio station C-FOX 99.3 FM broadcasts from Coquitlam Centre mall (2929 Barnet Hwy., near Walmart) from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of its 31st annual Santa Fox Food Drive for the Share food bank and Foodbanks BC. Last year’s campaign brought in $30,000 and 12,000 pounds of food. Visit cfox.com.

SOCIAL SENIORS

yOUNG MUSICIANS

Louise Southwood plays at the Concerts in Care in The Club, a gathering place for people over 50 located at 101 Noons Creek Dr., Port Moody at 3 p.m.; a social follows. Call 604-492-2595.

MEET THE SOL-GEN

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Port Coquitlam’s NDP MLA Mike Farnworth — B.C.’s minister of public safety, solicitor general and government house leader — welcomes constituents to his community office (107A2748 Lougheed Hwy., PoCo) from 4 to 6 p.m. for an open house.

Donations accepted to the Share food bank. Call 604-927-2088.

The Christmas Farmers Market runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex in Coquitlam.

MP, MLA OPEN HOUSE

SKATE SHOW

Fellow NDPer’s Fin Donnelly (MP for Port Moody-Coquitlam) and Selina Robinson (MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville) host a joint open house to mark the holiday season, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 263 (1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam). Non-perishable food items for the Share food bank will be accepted. RSVP at 604-933-2001.

PARTy@PdA!

Learn the basic techniques of wet felting from artist Catherine Dumaine, who is on faculty at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) during the venue’s next pARTy@PdA for adults.

Participants will also receive a 10% discount on purchases at the Christmas Boutique. The event starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $26 per person, or $42 per couple. A cash bar will be open and appies will be served. Register via placedesarts.ca or call 604-664-1636.

HOCKEy NIGHT

Sport your Coquitlam Express jersey to root on the home team as it faces the Trail Smoke Eaters in the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) at 7 p.m. Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.

LIGHTS AT LAFARGE

The city of Coquitlam’s Park Spark team hosts a carolling night at the TD Community Plaza in Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) with students from Douglas College leading the sing-along from 6 to 8 p.m. Be sure to bundle up before circling the largest free outdoor light display in Metro Vancouver. Visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark.

Saturday, Dec. 8 The Inlet Skating Club presents A Musical Gift, with shows at 9 and 11 a.m. in the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.).

Admission is $15/$10. Visit inletskatingclub.com.

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Classical music students in the Coquitlam Youth Orchestra — under the leadership of Coquitlam violist Reg Quiring — play three shows at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam): the juniors at noon, the intermediate ensemble at 1:15 p.m. and the senior group at 2:45 p.m. Pianists Chengyan Shi (intermediates) and Mina McKenzie (seniors) are soloists. Tickets are available at the door. Visit coquitlamyouthorchestra.ca.

POCO POP-UP

Port Coquitlam shoppers can head over to the Shaughnessy Street pop-up park (next to the Giggle Dam) during the Christmas rush to watch entertainment, sip on free hot cocoa and snack on cookies — courtesy of the Business Improvement Association — and meet the newly elected city council. The event, taking place between 1 and 3 p.m., will also include holiday ornament and gingerbread decorating and prizes. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.

The Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) will be filled with jewlery, woodwork, beauty products, pottery, baked goods and spirits for the annual Christmas Farmers Market, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., by the organizers of the Coquitlam Farmers Market. Carollers from Ranch Park and Roy Stibbs elementary schools as well as the Coastal Sound Music Academy will entertain. Kids can make an ornament at the craft station (no cost) and there will be cookie decorating (for $2) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while supplies last. As well, kids can enjoy the princess visit and storytime with Out of the Rain Character Events, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. And, from 1 to 3 p.m., take part in the Paint Star Party workshop; register for that class via eventbrite. ca (cost is $20 per person). Admission to the market is free. Visit makebakegrow.com/christmas-farmers-market.

MySTERy MASCOT HUNT

XMAS SHOPPING

It’s Cuban night at the Hot Salsa Dance Zone’s weekly session, featuring the sounds of DJ Kubanito who will also lead a Cuban rueda dance class for beginners at 8 p.m. The party gets underway at 9 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Admission is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

Find unique handcrafted gifts at the 3rd annual Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair, happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at city hall (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Entertainment, food trucks and raffles will run through the day. Free admission and donations will be accepted for Share; all event proceeds will be given to the non-profit group, too. Visit pmcraftfair.weebly.com.

Find the hidden mascots at Lights at Lafarge — the largest free outdoor light display in Metro Vancouver — with the city of Coquitlam’s Park Spark crew. Meet at 6 p.m. at the TD Community Plaza (east side of Lafarge Lake, 1299 Pinetree Way) for the start of the hunt. Visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark.

JOyEUX NOEL

Les Echos du Pacifique, la chorale francophone de Maillardville, delivers a show at St. Laurence Anglican Church (825 St. Laurence St., Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15/$10. Visit lesechosdupacifique.info.

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Tea on the train, skate with Santa in PoMo continued from page 23

Sun., Dec. 9 FARM PRODUCE

Take your fabric grocery bag to the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) to load up on fresh greens, meat and more, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Students from Heritage Woods secondary in PoMo will serve pancakes to raise cash for their dry grad celebrations.

Healing Paws Veterinary will also snap Christmas photos with your pet, until 1 p.m., with a donation to the BC SPCA. Kelly Kay entertains. Visit makebakegrow.com.

ALL ABOARD!

Climb on to the Venosta, a 1920s passenger rail car parked at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.), for a Christmas tea with family and friends. There are three seatings today: 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission is $15/$10 (no cost for kids under 2). Save a spot by calling 604-939-1648 or email info@ portoodymuseum.org. Cash only; pay at the door. Visit portmoodymuseum.org.

Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for their annual Comfort & Joy concerts. The first — with the younger choirs — starts at 3 p.m. while the older choirs (featuring soul vocalist Dawn Pemberton) are on the stage at 7 p.m. Both shows include a performance by the Inlet Jazz Band, who will play a big band rendition of The Nutcracker Suite, arranged by the late band leader Duke Ellington. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

TCHAIKOVSKY

ARTSCONNECT

Singers with the Coastal Sound Music Academy return to the Evergreen Cultural

Be part of the ArtsConnect board as the Tri-City arts council heads into its 50th

year. Learn about promoting artists and hosting arts and cultural events and activities in the region. The annual general meeting takes place at 1 p.m. at Samz Pub (2342 Elgin Ave., Port Coquitlam). Email bja2mgmenter@gmail.com.

at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) will get you into the holiday spirit with their concert, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $6.

Donations are accepted for Share. Call 604-927-6098 or visit dogwood50plus.com.

SANTA SKATE

REFLECTIONS

Lace up your skates and put on a helmet for twirl around the Port Moody recreation complex rink (300 Ioco Rd.) with Santa Claus, from 1 to 4:15 p.m. Admission is $3.50 ($2 for rentals) and includes hot cocoa. Visit portmoody.ca.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS The Dogwood Songsters

Reflections, the rebranded holiday festival at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) that used to be called A Lantern Affair, will include many multicultural activities for families in the venue and next door at Mackin House Museum, from 2 to 5 p.m. Stay tuned for artist-in-residence Molly Billows’ performance

at 4:30 p.m. featuring Place des Arts students and short spoken-word poems created by more than 400 participants in Billows’ workshops. Free admission. No registration required. Visit placedesarts.ca.

SCAVENGER HUNT

Take a tour of Lights at Lafarge (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) and join in the city’s scavenger hunt from 6 to 8 p.m. for a chance to win a prize. Meet the Park Spark team at the TD Community Plaza (east side of lake). The display is sponsored in part

by The Tri-City News. Visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

City of Coquitlam

NOTICE OF INTENTION

City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4863, 2018 TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 40 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to consider adoption of City of Coquitlam “Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4863, 2018”.

The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the highway dedication of a 0.270 ha (29,022.7 sq.ft.) portion of the Delestre Avenue road allowance adjacent to 319 North Road. The resulting parcel created by the road cancellation is proposed to be consolidated with adjacent lands at 319 North Road.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than noon on Monday, December 10, 2018 to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca; • In person at the City Clerk’s office which is located on the second floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way; or • By fax at 604-927-3015.

A copy of Bylaw No. 4863, 2018 may be inspected at the City Hall (Planning and Development Department) and any inquiries relating to the proposal should be made to the Development Planning Section (604-927-3475), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

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Walk through the homes, enjoy Christmas treats from Caffe Divano, and get your picture taken with Santa. Photos by donation. All proceeds to Port Moody’s SHARE Family & Community Services Society in partnership with Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society.

FURTHERMORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council hereby gives notice of the intention to sell the above described 0.270 ha (29,022.7 sq.ft.) portion of Delestre Avenue proposed to be closed and highway dedication removed.

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TC SPOTLIGHT NEW CHAMBER BOARD

NATIONAL PRIZE

Coquitlam’s Courtney Brazil is one of 14 accounting students in B.C. who made the national honour roll for outstanding results on their Common Final Examination (CFE). The multi-day exam, administered by the CPA Western School of Business in September, also saw 60 other Certified Public Accountant students from the Tri-Cities pass the test. “I am immensely proud of the 945 hard-working B.C. candidates who passed the 2018 CFE by developing and demonstrating technical and professional skills they will take with them into the next stage of their careers and beyond,” said Steve Vieweg, FCPA, FCMA, CEO of the CPA Western School of Business, in a press release.

Please send Spotlight press releases and photos to jcleugh@tricitynews.com

The McKesson Foundation was thanked for donating more than $10,000 for the Zajac Ranch for Children, a summer camp in which many Tri-City kids with medical conditions attend.

ZAJAC RANCH GETS MCKESSON CASH

Coquitlam’s Dogwood Songsters performed their last concert for the fall season at Belvedere Care Home recently. The group will perform a Christmas concert on Sunday at Dogwood Pavilion, at 1:30 p.m.

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In recognition of International Volunteer Day, a number of TriCity organizations gave shout-outs on social media Wednesday to their non-paid helpers. Among them was Coquitlam RCMP, which noted in the first 10 months of this year, its volunteers had donated more than 16,100 hours in six programs to keep the community safe. Last month, Mounties celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Burquitlam Community Police Station and two volunteers who signed up on Day 1 and continue to offer their services for free: Natalie Thomas and Karim Hashan.

Annette Smith, president of the Evening Optimist Club of Coquitlam, handed over $1,000 to Neely Yuda of the Children of the Street Society for school-based workshops in the Tri-Cities in preventing sexual exploitation.

COQ. CLUB GIVES $ FOR COS PROGRAM

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Children of the Street Society got a $6,000 boost at the North Shore Community Foundation’s award ceremony. The money will be used to teach North Shore school kids about child/youth sexual exploitation prevention.

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The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has a new board of directors for the new year.

Last month, Chamber members elected Randy Webster (MedRay Imaging) as chair; Mary Vellani (TD Bank) as vice chair; and Ryan Whittle (Evolve Accounting Group) as treasurer.

Catherine Ackerman (Express Employment Professionals) is also on the executive as past chair.

Members also voted in the following directors, at the Nov. 17 meeting held at the Evergreen Cultural Centre: Jason Boyne (Goodbye Graffiti); Celia Chiang (Black Pearl Capital Corporation); Graeme Hankey (Dominion Lending Centres Producers West Financial); Andrea Jabour (Evergreen Cultural Centre); Peter Kobayashi (G&F Financial Group); Jennifer McKinnon (Pacific Coast Terminals); Shannon Mitchell (The Tri-City News); Daniel Richardson (BTM Lawyers); Gene Vickers (Metro Motors); and Jenifer Wright (Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club).

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

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erry Christmas! It’s time for the annual farmers’ market shopping list. And what better way to support local businesses than to make your purchases at the market?

Get your own list ready as tomorrow (Saturday) is the big Coquitlam Christmas Farmers’ Market (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Poirier Sport and Leisure Centre, 633 Poirier St.). I’ll wager that you can find something for everyone.

If jewellery is on your list, Brenda’s Beads and Bangles and Kimi’s Design have you taken care of. Both are distinct and affordable. Each designer crafts necklaces and earrings that will please most jewellery lovers on your shopping list.

Functional art is always a great gift choice and three potters make it easy to find something perfect. Brigitta’s Pottery makes the best salt cellars, Clay with Val has perfect trays (I use one as a soap dish in my bathroom) and Penny Swanson has lovely work, too.

And then there is skin care.

A bar of handcrafted soap is always a thoughtful and useful gift or stocking stuffer, and when they are as beautiful as the ones made by Mediterra soap, they are even better. If you prefer a long tub soak, Mountain Naturals have bath bombs that are da bomb.

Nasty Free Naturals have a whole line of great skin care

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE SAUSAGE ROLLS It’s not Christmas at my house without these savoury treats...

SAUSAGE ROLLS

1 package puff pastry (I use President’s choice because it doesn’t need rolling) 2 packages pork and apple sausage from Central Park Farms or 2 packages Field Roast Vegan Sausage Steam the sausages until cooked through; set aside to cool. Roll out the pastry and cut each sheet into 3 strips. Lay the sausages in a row down each strip, cutting as needed to fit. Roll the pastry around the sausage, pinching the seams together. Cut the strip into bite size pieces and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Snip a cut into the top of each sausage roll with a pair of scissors. Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. items — from foot creams to hand creams, you are covered head to toe. Synergy of Nature grows many of their own herbs for use in creating teas and lotions. Arnalia will be there with her line of botanical products.

They are full of great information so you can give a truly personalized gift.

And while we are on lovely smelling things, how about candles — another great, inexpensive gift? Both Canvas Candle Co. and Wax Poetic Creations make their candles from 100% soy wax and use only essential oils for fragrance. These two

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Does anything smell better than a baby? Mama Bear Essentials have everything you need for the wee ones in your life. From clothing to accessories, everything is handmade by a real mama who understands what is necessary for the littles.

Want an heirloom piece for someone special? Quality Oak Accents make spectacular cutting boards. I bought one for my daughter last year and it still looks as good as they day I

bought it. These are pieces that will last a lifetime.

Wood also features in Classic Metal and Woods stall. They have unique painted display pieces, perfect for that spot that needs a little something!

Pinheads by KD make fabulous hats, and we can all use one or two of those.

How about foodie gifts?

Consumables make great presents and you can shop for yourself, too.

A Bread Affair and Cascadia Bakehouse will be there, stocked to the rafters with amazing bread, cookies and treats while Marie’s Gluten Free and Delish Gluten Free bring their fabulous baking that everyone can eat, and is especially nice for those with gluten sensitivities.

Straight up sweets for treats come courtesy of Kizzy’s Macarons, Oh Sweet Day and Sable Shortbread. All three have perfectly packaged bags of goodness, just right for gifting — or keeping.

Aji Gourmet Products will be on hand with their line of chunky chili sauces, and Koji Fine Foods too. Both of these are staples in my kitchen and I rarely make a dish without either ingredient. Amazing Foods and Red Barn both have more great ingredient gifts. Vinegars and spices are so much fun to play with in the kitchen.

Or maybe you don’t want to think about what to make.

Simply Delish’s mixes, Chef Ann Kirsebom’s Gourmet Sauces, Chanthorn’s Thai Curry Sauces or Bali Bites peanut sauce all make short work of a meal during this hectic season.

If appies are all you need, how about some of Chef Pieter’s stellar dips? The Raw Guy has a new line of crackers that are delicious and so good for you. You can pair those

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The Port Moody Foundation is looking for a few — or more — worthy projects.

The foundation, which has been helping build community in Port Moody since 1989, is accepting applications from eligible registered charity organizations in the city for its annual grant program.

The program provides funding from $500 to $2,000 to organizations involved with arts and culture, heritage, sports and recreation, ecology and social betterment. Past recipients have included the Port Moody Arts Centre, the Port Moody Ecological Society, the Children of the Street society and the Kateselem Youth Society.

“Non-profit charity organizations provide the backbone that builds sustainable and connected communities,” said Robert Simons, the president of the Port Moody Foundation, in a press release.

Applications must be submitted online or by email or snail mail by midnight, Feb. 15, 2019.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by March 1 to submit a more detailed application, with the final decisions announced by May 1.

For more information, go to www.portmoodyfoundation.ca, or call Paul Thiel at 604-469-4699.

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with his vegan cream cheese and a dollop of pepper jelly from Coquitlam River Cannery for a quick treat, or a thoughtful gift. Baked Brie topped with Chili Lime and Rosemary marmalade from KICS and finished with a drizzle of honey from Vlad’s Apiary is another super easy hors d’oeuvres. You can also make a great quick breakfast with scones from the Jam Shack Preservery. Is there an outdoor enthusiast on your list? Kal from The Jerk Store has the perfect portable snack; he even makes a vegan version.

Straight up treats for giving have got to include chocolate from either Solasta Chocolate or the Drunken Chocolatier.

Both makes works of art for eating and Solasta even has sugar-free bars.

Don’t forget about the beverages this holiday season.

Trinity’s Teas and Culture Kefir take care of the non-alcoholic drinks. Both companies make the highest quality beverages that are full of flavour and healthy goodness — great for a quiet moment or when you need to recharge.

Last but not least, don’t forget about spirits. Lovely wine and artisan spirits make easy gifts, and Waterside Winery and Gillespie’s Fine Spirits have both of those in spades.

And I can attest to the quality of both Mariner Brewing and West Coast Cider Co. if beer and cider are on your list.

Whatever you choose for yourself or your gifting this year, rest assured that your purchases from the vendors at market will be well received.

From all of us at market, may your holiday season be blessed with love and peace.

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PJs, stories & Christmas – plus lots of other fun BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

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• Pyjama Storytime on Burke Mountain: Join librarians for a bedtime story at the new Smiling Creek Activity Centre (3456 Princeton Ave.).

Bring your family for a fun, no-cost evening of crafts, games and active play in the gym. Make yourself at home at Burke Mountain’s newest hangout — all ages welcome.

Library Link will also be there.

The final storytime of 2018 happens Thursday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. No registration required.

• Christmas PJ Storytime at Mackin House Museum: Nestle into the cozy parlour at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) next to the fireplace and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and a Christmas storytime. The fun happens Wednesday, Dec. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation and registration is required. To register, phone 604-516-6151 or email info@ coquitlamheritage.ca.

• CPL notes: Fall 2018 storytimes end Dec. 15 and winter 2019 storytimes begin the week of Jan. 7. As well, Library Link visits end Dec. 22 for the holidays and regular service resumes Jan. 9.

For more information about any of these programs, visit

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Watch for a new library feature in the new year in The Tri-City News highlighting events as well as great books and book series suggestions. www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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• Winter Wonderland Babies: Monday, Dec. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec, 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., enjoy a winter wonderland party with your baby. The children’s area of the library will be transformed for the little ones with a photo booth, babytime and a craft. Make sure to bring your camera. Drop-in, no registration required.

• Celebrate the Season: Enjoy two special storytimes Tuesday, Dec. 18 as part of the CP Holiday Train celebrations.

PMPL will have its first show at 6:45 p.m. and a second at 7:30 p.m. Both will feature carols, holiday stories and a special guest, Pigeon. This free fun for all ages will be in the Inlet Theatre. Seating is first come, first served.

• Noon Year’s Eve party: Dec. 31, ring in the new year without staying up late. Join librarians at 11 a.m. for a family dance party in the library with games, stories, crafts and more. Together, librarians and party-goers will count down to 12 — noon, that is. Drop in, all ages welcome.

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library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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• Christmas songs with the CUTIE Circle: Spread some holiday cheer by joining the Cutie Circle and the library’s ukulele jam group as they sing and play Christmas songs. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, Dec. 15, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (drop-in).

• TOMORROW: Saturday movie matinee: Paddington 2: Embark on a wild and crazy journey with Paddington as he tries to unmask the thief who stole a pop-up book from the antique shop. Will he be able to recover it and give it to his aunt as a gift? The movie screens Saturday, Dec. 8, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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• Lego Club: Terry Fox Library has the Lego, you bring your imagination. You can also try out Keva Planks. Kids ages five to 10 years are welcome Wednesday, Dec. 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (drop-in).

For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604927-7999.

Join the Magic during Lights at Lafarge!

Enhance your experience while visiting Lights at Lafarge. Drop-in for weekly pop-up activities with the Park Spark staff and volunteer team, rain or shine.

Meet at the Warming Tent on the TD Community Plaza, 6 – 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 | Caroling Night Douglas College will lead a festive caroling sing-a-long.

Join the fun and get in the spirit of the season.

Saturday, Dec. 8 | Mystery Mascot Hunt Discover hidden mascots around the lake in this fun, interactive hunt.

Make sure to pose for a picture and tag it with #parkspark!

Sunday, Dec. 9 | Scavenger Hunt Explore the light display and complete our scavenger hunt.

Share your photos using #parkspark!

Lights at Lafarge is easily accessed from the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station.

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DEC. 11: POCO HERITAGE DETECTIVES

• Choral Connections Community Choir annual seasonal concert, Canticles of Winter, 2 p.m., Terry Fox Theatre, PoCo. Tickets: www. brownpapertickets.com.

• Heritage Detectives, 10 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (also Dec. 18). Join our resident historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history.

MONDAY, DEC. 10 • Rhymes of Times, 10:3011:30 a.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join PoCo Heritage’s guided reminiscing session for adults and share your stories with the group.

TUESDAY, DEC. 11 • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Drama Room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. Guests always welcome. Info on scheduled activities: www.tricityphotoclub.ca/2018-2019-meetings.

• Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-4 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-319-5313.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 • Pacific Digital Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school. Guests always welcome. Info: www.pdpc.ca.

MONDAY, DEC. 17 • Heritage Writers’ Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Start capturing your life story for family and posterity. No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop computer.

• HEAR Branch of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association meets, 1-3 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. HEAR is a sup-

port group dedicated to improving the communication skills and quality of life for the hearing impaired. Sessions include guest speakers and group discussions.

All are welcome to attend the free sessions. Come to a meeting before purchasing a hearing aid for insight and consumer information. Info: Anna 604-939-0327.

TUESDAY, DEC. 18 • Heritage Detectives, 10 a.m.-noon, PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join our resident historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20 • Burke Mountain’s community association, the North East Coquitlam Ratepayers, meet, 7 p.m., Victoria Hall, 3435 Victoria Dr. Short business meeting will be followed by a Christmas social. All Burke Mountain residents welcome. Info: 604-970-2579

TUESDAY, JAN. 8 • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the Drama Room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., PoMo. Guests always welcome. Info on scheduled activities: www.tricityphotoclub.ca/2018-2019-meetings.

• Have you considered becoming a foster family? There

are children and youth in the TriCities who require skilled, caring foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: call North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604-764-8098.

NOTICES

• Share Family and Community Services is running a walking club for people 65+ as part of its new Active Aging program; the group will meet every Thursday at 11 a.m. at Lafarge Lake near the entrance to Evergreen Cultural Centre.

People of all abilities are welcome and can walk at whatever pace is suitable. Additionally, if you are interested in leading this walking club, contact Share.

Info: Kelsey, 604-937-6992.

• Tri-City Transitions Society has launched Parallel Parenting: Co-Parenting Stronger, a program focused on reducing conflict between divorced parents by dramatically altering the way parents communicate between themselves in front of their children. The program includes a series of four two-hour workshops led by professional mediation/facilitators, trained in family dynamics. The target for the workshops is parents in continuing conflict. Info: Carol,

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar 604-941-7111 or info@tricitytransitions.com.

• Used books, CDs and DVDs wanted by Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary for fundraising sales.

These items may be dropped off by the back wall beside the bookcase located outside of the gift shop (main lobby area) at ERH. • Parent Support Services Society of BC is looking for volunteer facilitators for its support groups. PSSSBC runs self-help circles located throughout the Lower Mainland and is searching for professional and supportive individuals to assist grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Info: samrah. mian@parentsupportbc.ca.

• Are you a new immigrant?

Do you have questions, concerns and/or need help? Call RCCG Trinity Chapel at 604-4743131 on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or leave a message and someone will get back to you. The church can help or direct you to places where you could receive help.

• RCCG Trinity Chapel is opening a food bank for individuals and families in need and appreciates gifts and support. If you are able to donate non-perishable food items, call 604-474-3131 or email rccgtrinitychapeloffice@gmail.com.

• A group of elders who focus on working with youth within School District 43 welcomes anyone who has knowledge they want to share or who just wants to be involved. Group meets Fridays, 11 a.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Info: Carole, 604-376-6205 or Claudia, 604525-8163, or email: thestorytellingelders@gmail.com.

The Tri-City News’ online calendar is packed full of local community events — and you can add yours, too. Go to the calendar directly at tricitynews.com/community/submit-an-event. Or go to tricitynews.com and scroll down, looking for the box you see above here on the right side of your web browser. As always, to add items to The TriCity News’ printed Community Calendar, email details to newsroom@tricitynews.com. To see all items currently in the online calendar, please visit tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar.

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• Tri-City Strummers meet every Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. to sing and play ukuleles at The Club (meeting place for adults 50+), 101 Noons Creek Dr., Port Moody. All levels are welcome to join this fun and friendly group. A small kitchen offers lunch. Info: Ellen, 39lndanz@gmail.com or Maggie, maggiebrinton@gmail.com.

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• Kiddies Korner Pre-school still has spaces available. Info: 604-941-4919 or info@kkp.ca.

• Tri-City Transitions is offering groups for both parents and children who are going through separation and divorce. Groups will help children cope with this confusing time and understand their feelings. Info: Kathy, 604941-7111, Ext. 106.

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• Tri-City Transitions is hosting Learning to Be the Best I Can Be, an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict. Topics include: the impact of abuse, self-esteem, communication, listening skills and more, including ideas suggested by participants For more information or registration, call 604-941-6311.

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• Tri-City Transitions’ free Children Who Witness Abuse Program provides individual and group counselling for children ages 3 through 18 who have lived in a family where they have been witness to physical, emotional, mental or verbal abuse.

Through support, education and counselling children will have the opportunity to heal the emotional wounds of relationship violence, build self-esteem and to stop the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Info: 604-941-7111.

• Registration is ongoing for boys and girls for the 5th Coquitlam Scouting group for the Beaver Colony (K–Grade 2), Cub Pack (Grades 3–5) and Scout Troop (Grades 6–8). This Scouting group meets at Baker Drive elementary school, 885 Baker Dr., Coquitlam. Info: casanna@shaw.ca.

• Girl Guides takes registrations on an ongoing basis for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and adult women volunteers. Training and mentoring available for new volunteers. Info: www.girlguides.ca or call 1-800-565-8111.

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Women’s Influencer Award Winners Announced Women of the Tri-Cities shone as four of our exceptional leaders were named winners at the second annual Women Influencers Awards which was held at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam on Nov. 16.. Tina D’Amelio, Karen Roosen, Bernadette Butler, and Tabitha McLoughlin were all honoured for the work they do in our community.

Tina D’Amelio, a counselor in School District 43, was named “Exceptional Educator”. Tina is recognized for giving so much to kids and families in addition to the work she does in schools. Perhaps best known for her "Coats for Kids " program that helped clothe and provide home essentials for hundreds of families in the Lower Mainland for 12 years, she is also renowned for organizing and implementing the fundraiser for the 48 families who lost their homes in the North Road Fire.

“Sustainability Champion” was awarded to Tabitha McLoughlin, Executive Director of the Coquitlam Farmers Market Society (CFMS), who has spent the last 12 years with the organization, passionately promoting the importance of supporting the local food system and building a local economy.

The “Online Dynamo” award was presented to Bernadette Butler, CEO and Co-founder of StoryTap, a video solution for businesses who want 5-star rated video reviews from their customers. Bernadette is also the founder of a free learning platform for women and finances.

Karen Roosen, COO and Co-founder at Innovior Construction, was named “Extraordinary Leader” for the work she does both in her business and in the community to support and cultivate other women leaders. Karen is also President of the Coquitlam Tennis Club and is a recipient of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Volunteer Distinction of Honour.

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Tri-City girls’ teams rich with experience Riverside and Heritage Woods ranked in pre-season poll

porting players and try and integrate the injured players as they gradually return,” Tomlinson said.

The work ethic Counsell brought to the Kodiaks will be carried on by her younger sister, Maddy, a Grade 11 guard who’s also a member of the U17 provincial team.

Tomlinson said she’s an “excellent defensive player” who plays with tremendous energy and has a knack for getting to the basket.

Returning seniors include: Emily Instant, a centre and power forward with good skills around the basket; Breona Martin, another U17 provincial player who can dominate the lane with her physical skills; Rachael Tomlinson, a hardnosed defender who battles for every possession of the ball; Paige Gant, a power forward and gritty rebounder; and guard Heidi Mueckel, a tough defender who attacks the basket well.

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The Tier 1 North division of the Fraser Valley Senior Girls Basketball Association is growing up. Four of the division’s five teams will be putting lineups on the court heavy with experienced seniors.

That’s raising expectations.

In fact, two teams — Riverside and Heritage Woods — enter the season ranked fifth and eighth provincially.

Last year, only the Kodiaks finished the regular season amongst the top 10 but then had the misfortune of drawing the eventual provincial champion, Kelowna Owls, in their first round match at the provincial championship tournament in Langley. Riverside rose from its honourable mention status in the final regular season poll to finish sixth at the tournament.

It should make for a competitive season where the rewards will be reaped by teams that can stay healthy and best develop their up-and-comers.

(The Tri-Cities also have two teams playing in Tier 2 this season, the Gleneagle Talons and the Port Moody Blues; their coaches did not respond

by The Tri-City News’ print deadline.)

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A solid core of seven seniors, along with a strong supporting cast of four juniors and one player from Grade 10, have the Riverside Rapids ranked fifth in the province heading into the girls basketball season.

Returning starters include guard Jessica Parker who’s already committed to play at the University of the Fraser Valley next year.

Rapids coach Paul Langford said Parker plays “with no fear,” and can score from the inside or from the perimeter.

Other familiar faces on the gleaming hardwood at the Port Coquitlam school will be: Tessa Burton, a Grade 12 small

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They’ll be supplemented by newcomers Alexa Kinnaird, a 5’10” post in Grade 11 who Langford said he’ll be looking to improve the team’s rebounding, along with Katia Tarry, another junior who will come off the bench to sink buckets.

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“We will play up-tempo and look to pressure the ball,” he said.

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some valuable experience in last year’s provincials where they were able to split their four games.

They’ll be drawing on that experience early, as four of the team’s top six players will start the season injured and point guard Jenna Griffin is still working her way back up to speed following knee surgery last February.

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The Centaurs will have a lot of familiar faces on the court as the team returns eight veterans from last season.

They’re led by Grace Killins, who recently committed to Simon Fraser University for next season where Clan coach Bruce Langford praised her touch for scoring threepointers.

“Her competitiveness on offence and defence are always on display,” he said.

Supporting Killins will be Daniella Iacobucci, Kate Bennett, Dahlia Parolin and Sarah Smith.

Centaurs coach Lucian Sauciuc said he will also look to Grade 10 starting point guard Opeyemi Balogun to take a big step forward in her progression after she spent the summer playing for the elite Venue Kings program that travelled to tournaments in Arizona, Oregon and California.

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Daniel Depeltau, who also coaches the Blue Devils’ boys team, said he has high expectations for his senior girls squad that lost only one player — Dana Shier — to graduation. He said his mélange of seniors and juniors may not be “the most talented team in the league, but we will be relentless.”

And ready to execute a few surprises, he added. “We are definite underdogs.”

Nikki Cabuco, who’s headed to the University of the Fraser Valley next year, is the team’s leader, Depeltau said, calling her their “soul” and “identity.” She’ll also be taking on a more versatile role with the emergence of Grade 11 point guard Paige Lidiard, who will be able to spell off Cabuco at the position so the senior can act as a shooting guard.

Grade 10 power forward Jessica Nonis will also contribute rebounds and points from the paints.

But mostly, Depeltau said, the Blue Devils will earn any success collectively through hard work.

“We try and have high-

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Tri-City Eagles forward Jackie Rothenberger carries the ball past a Vancouver Meralomas defender in their Vancouver Women’s Field Hockey Association Championship division match, last Saturday at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. Rothenberger was one of five different Eagles’ scorers in their 5-0 win.

The Eagles are in first place heading into the holiday break. The schedule resumes Jan. 12.

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The Heritage Woods Kodiaks and Riverside Rapids are both ranked amongst the top ten senior girls basketball teams in the province in the pre-season poll. tempo practice to replicate the style of play we need to be at to challenge very talented teams,” he said.

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The Ravens will be without last year’s senior athlete of the year, JV Patry-Smith, who’s graduated to a track scholarship at UBC. That will leave it to senior forwards Taylor Fridge and Megan Dalla Zanna to pull on the leadership cloak for a team comprised mostly of juniors

and sophomores.

But co-coach Kelly Fridge said what her charges lack in experience they’ll make up with athleticism.

“Balance is the first word that comes to mind,” said Fridge, who helms the team with Kevin Estabrooks. “We are fortunate enough to have a number of players who are multisport athletes to bring a special element.”

Among them are Grade 11 guard Emily Matsui, who just finished her season with the Ravens senior volleyball team, plays club volleyball as well as community hockey.

“Her athleticism and skill will maker her a dominant force on offence,” Fridge said.

Mari Reyes and Chelan Slater are stepping up to the senior team from the junior program and Fridge said they’ll be bringing with them outside shooting and game smarts.

The Ravens will also feature a bit of international flavour with twin sisters Irene and Laura Santamaria joining the team from Spain.

Fridge said they will be integral contributors to the team’s offence. mbartel@tricitynews.com

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