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On fine fall day in October there was not much to do, so I thought it would be a great idea to go fishing. I called my grandfather to tell him what I wanted to do and he insisted on taking me. Little did I know this was going to be one of the most memorable moments I would share with my grandfather, Les Gunderson. At the time, there was dog salmon running through the Fraser River. So my grandpa and I got in the car and went down to the dock. Although we had very light fishing gear we tried to catch these large salmon speeding up the river. After a few wise tales from my grandfather time started to pass by. All we caught were a few very small fish, but I was still having lots of fun listening to my grandfather’s historical stories. That was until he caught a snag, or that’s what we thought it was. My grandpa pulled and tugged until his rod bent into a full U shape. Then all of the sudden we got a glimpse of this massive sturgeon leaping from the water with my grandfather’s hook in its jaws. My grandpa’s line was running out so we hopped in a small boat and chased the monster. After around thirty minutes later the great fish surfaced right beside the boat, my heart stopped as I saw its pointy spine protruding out its body. From the top it almost looked like shark. The fish went back under and the fight progressed. Another thirty minutes passed and the fish gave up, it came up to the surface of the water and I saw its true beauty. The sturgeon was around 5 feet long and well over 100 pounds, it was like looking at a prehistoric fish. We got half the fish in the net and we were just about to haul it on to the boat when it had a last burst of energy and its shear weight broke through the net and it swam away.

The Queensborough Life and Times is a publication of the Queensborough Special Programs Committee in partnership with the Queensborough Residents Association and the City of New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation. It is meant to foster community living in Queensborough. QSPC and QRA are nonprofit societies founded to provide for the needs of Queensborough residents. Monthly QRA meetings are held the third Tuesday, QSPC meetings are held the first Thursday; both meet at the Queensborough Community Centre. For more information contact the Queensborough Community Centre or attend our meetings. All Residents are welcome to attend meetings and become members. Please recycle!

A Big Fish Storyby Braeden Watson

Queensborough Community Centre 920 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster V3M 5C8 • Phone 604-525-7388

Queensborough Residents AssociationThe QRA was started in 2001 by residents who wanted a safe, crime-free, peaceful, attractive community. We hold regular meetings to discuss areas of concern.The Annual General Meeting will be held on May 20th. In order to vote, you must be a member for at least 60 days. Memberships are $5 for individuals and $10 for businesses. Any Queensborough resident, property owner or business is eligible to become a member, and now is a great time to join and help us steer the changes in the community.There are various committees, with QRA members representing and bringing forward concerns of our residents: Community Police; Drainage; Emergency Advisory; Membership; Newsletter; Traffic Safety; Trees and Parks. At the March meeting, the Hyack Association made a presentation and asked for support for their Ambassador program. QRA voted to give them $800 to fund their next trip to Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting - 4 parades in one day. Those towns always send their representatives to our Hyack Parade. The QRA challenges all other residents associations to help promote New Westminster through this long running program. Next meeting is Tuesday, April 15 at 7 pm.Check out our new QRA website at qbresidents.wordpress.com.

Community Groups, Clubs and Partners ~ working together with the QSPCCommunity Schools, PAC’s, 50+ Social Club, Queensborough Book Club, Port Royal Community Garden, QRA, Teensborough, Artists in the Boro, as well as various subcommittees who take on specific events and projects. Join us!

Annual Events and Programs in Queensborough Family Dinners, Bike Rodeo, Children’s Festival, Harvest/ Lantern Festival, Pet Photos, Paw Fest, Lighting the Fire Hall, Deck the Halls, Breakfast with Santa, Mardi Gras, Queensweep, Movie Night, Summer Sizzle, Octoberfest, and more.

Our goal is to provide important and relevant information to the community of Queensborough and invite participation by all residents.

QueensweepGet a jump start on spring cleaning! Mark Sunday, April 27 in your calendar and plan to attend this year’s Queensweep Recycling Event.On the day you can recycle, donate, sell, participate, learn and have fun!RECYCLE: Light bulbs and light fixtures; Batteries – household and automotive; Electronics - anything that plugs into the wall; Small or large appliances; TVs; Computer monitors; CPU towers; CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes; Metal; Cardboard; Soft plastic; Glass; Beverage containers (either donate to Special Programs or your account); Shred your sensitive documents (100 lbs per household); Clean Styrofoam; Eyeglasses.DONATE: Clothing, small household items, toys, towels, draperies, jewelry, linens, shoes, dishes, knick-knacks, small household items, kitchenware.SELL: Host a garage sale. Pay $5 to have your address included on the garage sale list/map and advertising. Maps at the QCC.PARTICIPATE: Join in and help clean up the foreshore and pathways.LEARN: In the information area you will find information from other services to assist with your spring cleaning plans.HAVE FUN: Stay for the eco crafts and activities, food concession and entertainment on the outdoor stage.For more information contact:Queensborough Community Centre 604-525-7388

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Attention: Queensborough Kids!

The “Artists in the Boro” group is sponsoring an ART INVITATIONAL for local children from ages 5 to 12

The THEME…?

“What I like about Queensborough!”

Draw, Paint, Colour, Collage … Choose any way you like to create an 8”x 10” image (+a 1” border for matting) that shows what you enjoy most about where we live.

Is it playing at the water park? Seeing frogs in the ditches? Riding your bike by the river? What’s fun for YOU?

Please hand in your picture at the QCC front desk (920 Ewen Avenue) to the attention of Artists in the Boro by no later than Wednesday, April 30th

On the back, please clearly print your name, the title of your picture, your phone number, and, if possible, an e-mail address for your parent or guardian

~ Pictures will be featured in a special display at the community centre ~ Thanks for participating!

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Youth Cleanup ChallengeStep 1- Organize a crew to take part in the cleanup on Sunday, April 27, and comment in the Queensweep Foreshore Cleanup Youth News Box on our facebook page www.facebook.com/QSPC.org to be eligible for challenge prizes.Step 2- Pick up bags and gloves at the Queensborough Community Centre anytime. Maps will be available on the Friday before.Step 3- Pick up garbage and litter, focusing on the foreshore, perimeter and pathways of Queensborough.Step 4-Take a picture of the litter and the crew, in front of where you were concentrating your efforts and send it to Laurelwright@shaw.ca to have it posted on our facebook page. Step 5- Dispose of the garbage in bins located in various locations as shown on our site map or bring it to the Queensborough Community Centre by 2:00 pm on the 27th of April. Finally- Your crew is invited to attend our barbecue (by donation) and recycling information event from noon to 3:00 pm on the 27th at the Queensborough Community Centre. Live music, entertainment and other youth activities planned.

Business ChallengeWe are also inviting businesses in Queensborough to do their part and send us a picture of your cleanup, which we will post on our facebook page; sign up and post any challenges there too.

For more information on how the community can be involved in Queensweep, call the Queensborough Community Centre.

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Artists in the Boro welcomes adult residents of Queensborough who love to create in any visual medium: painting, drawing, photography, textiles, ceramics, jewelry… anything goes! Meetings are at 7 pm on the third Tuesday of the month from January to November, in the Poplar Room at the QCC. Please contact Karen at karenjustice@shaw.ca for more info. Check out our website at artistsintheboro.ca

Community AnnouncementsYou are invited to put a personal touch in the Life and Times of Queensborough.

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We have two amazing staff who “MAKE IT HAPPEN” for you and your family at Queensborough Community Centre.

Nikki Lajeunesse, our Recreation Programmer, is a graduate of the University of Victoria and has been working within community recreation settings for 10 years, including extensive work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC as well as BC Recreation and Parks associations. Nikki is passionate about creating community connections and is devoted to supporting families in Queensborough to lead happy and healthy lives!Matt Matic, our Fitness Programmer, was born and raised close by in Burnaby. Matt became an avid skier at a young age and was lucky to call the mountains of BC his workplace for 8 years. Upon graduating from

The Human Kinetics program at the University of British Columbia, Matt developed an interest in the fitness and recreation field. He was hired by the Queensborough Community Centre in 2010 and is now the fitness programmer. He is committed to offering great fitness opportunities to residents of Queensborough.If you have a program or service idea or want to share the experience you have had in one of our programs or services…they are listening!!!! They look forward to seeing you soon at QCC.

Family BreakfastQueensborough Community Center

Dates: Sundays, April 27th, May 25th, June 22ndTime: 9 am – 11am Place: Poplar Room

All members of the community are welcome!There will be Children’s Crafts!Menu: Pancakes & Sausage - $5.00

Pancakes, Sausage & Eggs - $7.00 Coffee, Tea and Juice included

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Bring your furry family members to have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny! Free tasty treats for pets and their humans! All proceeds benefit New Westminster Emergency Pet Services.

Suggested For more information Donation: $10.00 call 604.525.7388.

Find all Queensborough events on the QSPC Facebook page. We will be actively using this page to share everything that is happening in the community and at the Community Centre. Administrators include QSPC executive, the editor and QCC staff. Watch for fun surveys, email Laurelwright@shaw.ca if you have something you would like to see posted. We are linked to other local facebook pages as well, including the community schools and the Friends and Residents of Queensborough to complete the scope of information you can get online.

April - Reiko Goto, Ron Leadley, Susan Brock, Avtar Chahar, Kehar Dosanjh, Cora Budd, Vanda Bianchini. May - Sumi Kamachi, Young JaChoe, Jacqueline Heinrichs.June - Freda D’Souza, Balwant Nandha, Gurdev Sunner.

Come Join The Queensborough 50+ SOCIAL CLUBFor only $6 per year (Jan-Dec) you can play bingo on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesday from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. and join us for lunch on the 2nd Tuesday at 1 p.m. Queensborough Community Centre

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