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2014YEAR INREVIEW

PUBLIC SCHOOLS STRIKE RIVERVIEW FUTURE

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2014: Teachers’ strike, Evergreen work, civic elections & even an Olympic medalSee The Tri-City News’ year-in-review stories and photos on pages A3 to A8, as well as on page A14

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It arrived in January and took two months to as-semble but, since March, “Alice” the tunnel boring machine has been work-ing its way through the Clarke Road hill to make way for the Evergreen Line. On average, the tunnel bores through about 8 m of earth each day and will take up to a year to get through the 2-km tunnel to Burquitlam’s portal just south of Kemsley Avenue. Want some fun facts on big Alice? She’s 11 m long but extends to 85 m when at-tached to the trailing gear (the conveyer belt system that removes material); the head of the machine weighs 109 tons (or 28 elephants); and the entire machine is 1,100 tons.

KWIKWETLEMCanadian taxpayers and

many of the 82 band mem-bers with the Kwikwetlem First Nation were aghast when news broke over the summer about last year’s “bonus” pay to the chief. The revelation about his perk as economic develop-ment officer came after the band unveiled its financial statements under the federal government’s new Financial Transparency Act. According to the disclosures, Chief Ron Giesbrecht collected a 10% cut from an $8.2-million land sale to the provincial government. With more than $800,000 in his pocket — plus his salary and expenses — Giesbrecht received nearly $1 mil-lion in the last fiscal year. Although the bonus pay

is now terminated for the economic development role, Giesbrecht remains unapologetic about the windfall. Band members have called for his resigna-tion and a forensic audit, and plan to launch civil action against the chief to recover the funds that they claim are entitled to share.

RIVERVIEWThis year saw the start

of a visioning exercise for a 102-year-old property held sacred by many Tri-City residents. The provincial government tasked BC Housing to ask the public, health au-thorities and stakeholders how they wanted to see the Riverview Hospital grounds repurposed. And judging by the feedback from its open houses so far, the response has been overwhelming to keep at least some of the lands reserved to help mental health clients. BC Housing, which is due to take over possession of Riverview in 2015 from Shared Services BC, will have online voting open until Jan. 16 on its illus-trations (renewingriver-view.com); the public is invited to rate the draw-ings on how they want to see Riverview take shape. Finally, this spring, the agency will host its last open house series, with the end result intended to be incorporated into the city of Coquitlam’s land use plans for the 240 acres.

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SD43 finances stable, says trusteeYEAR IN REVIEW: SCHOOL DISTRICT SHAKEUP

DIANE STRANDBERGThe Tri-CiTy NeWS

The past year was a time of upheaval at School District 43 but the new board chair and newly ap-pointed superintendent said this month the year ahead should be one of sta-bility and a re-focusing on learning innovations.

Judy Shirra, a Port Coquitlam trustee who was acclaimed as board chair in December, said the district ended the last school year with a balanced budget and except for finding a way to cover $800,000 in post-strike salaries for teachers not covered by the prov-ince, finances are looking relatively stable.

“We’re back to 2012 staff levels,” Shirra said, after a spike in 2013 that caused a deficit and resulted in bud-get cutting for two consecu-tive years, including $13.4

million from this year’s budget.

Schools are also recover-ing from a lengthy teachers’ strike that ended the previ-ous school year early and delayed the start of the cur-rent school year by 13 days. Parents who registered for the $40-a-day temporary education support pay-ment should have received their cheques by now.

Patricia Gartland, who takes over from retiring su-perintendent Tom Grant on Jan. 1, said the district and the newly elected board of education will be looking at ways to implement a new learning agenda that will focus more on choices and personalized education for students.

“The freedom [a bal-anced budget] gives us allows us to move forward,” Gartland [email protected]

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tri-city newS FiLe PHOtOSAbove: Boring began for the 2-km Evergreen Line tunnel connecting Burquitlam with Port Moody. Below left: A vision-ing exercise has begun, asking the public, health authorities and stakeholders how they want to see the Riverview Hospital grounds repurposed. Below right: Kwikwetlem First Nation Chief Ron Giesbrecht took home close to $1 mil-lion in compensation for his role with the band.

tri-city newS FiLe PHOtOTeachers spent the first nearly three weeks of the school in September on the picket line. The strike was eventually settled and students went back to class on Sept. 22, with BC Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker stating that the deal wasn’t perfect but did provide gains for teachers, including protecting their charter rights and increasing sup-port for students.

2014 saw beginning of Evergreen boringYEAR IN REVIEW: SKYTRAIN CONSTRUCTION

SUMMiT of hopE

This fall, a Port Coquitlam father climbed to Everest base camp and to the summit of neigh-bouring Imja Tse (Island Mountain) to raise money for BC Children’s Hospital. It was a trek that, for Peter Hunter, mirrored the chal-lenges faced by his daughter, Madison, when she was born prematurely at just 26 weeks. A decade later, Madison is a thriving Grade 5 student and the entire family is “extremely proud” of Hunter’s climb, said his wife, Anita Hunter. To learn more about Hunter’s journey and to do-nate to BC Children’s Hospital, visit www.summitsofhope.com.

SHOP CLASSAfter teaching

at Riverside sec-ondary, teacher Jordan Wycherley had a hunch that more girls would be game to take an auto shop class if it was a girls-only setting. The hunch proved true and the new Women’s Auto quickly filled up. The students are learning about basic car main-tenance and repairs, and are keen to know more. Wycherley said there has been so much interest in the class he’s considering a senior automotive class for next year.

DAYCARESix years ago, the

final Suter Brook parcel was supposed to be home to a hotel (in exchange for 455 additional residential units) but concerns about traffic, parking and too much den-sity put those plans on hold. Fast forward to 2014 and plans for the building have turned into a nine-storey office tower now under construc-tion, but a proposal for a daycare on the second floor were again met with re-sistance from Port Moody residents. After council shot down plans in the summer, Onni came back in November with a revamped proposal that aimed to address parking and traffic concerns, which council ap-proved. Kids & Co. will operate the 157-spot daycare at 220 Brew St.

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Election year brings changes to city hall

YEAR IN REVIEW: CIVIC ELECTION

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With the next four years on the line, 14 people put their names on the ballot to run for a council seat in Port Moody.

The six elected in-cluded Robert Vagramov, a 22-year-old running for the second time; and Meghan Lahti, a former councillor returning after a three-year hiatus.

Incumbents Rosemary Small and Gerry Nuttall lost their seats, with council also losing Bob Elliott, who had decided not to run.

The race for the mayor’s chair was a close one, with challenger Gaetan Royer losing by about 800 votes to incumbent Mike Clay.

Much of the debate centred on PoMo’s recently adopted official community plan and how the city will accommodate the growth anticipated with the com-ing Evergreen Line.

Shortly before the elec-tion, Metro Vancouver filed a lawsuit against Port Moody over the OCP’s regional context statement (RGS); Clay maintains council knew that was the likely outcome and the

issue should be resolved early in the new year with an amended RGS.

TOWN HAULIn May, the “Three

Amigos” — better known as the Tri-Cities’ may-ors Richard Stewart (Coquitlam), Greg Moore (Port Coquitlam) and Mike Clay (Port Moody) — set off on a cross-country adventure in an RV, with the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ convention in Niagara Falls, Ont., as their destina-tion.

Along the way, they met

up with two dozen civic of-ficials, learning about how other municipal govern-ments work.

They documented their journey with photos, videos, blogs and tweets — often commenting on the beauty of western Canada and the friendliness of the hometown folk.

As for this year’s confer-ence? “We haven’t talked about it in too much detail,” Moore said. “The FCM is in Edmonton, so it would be a good destina-tion.”


Eagle Ridge renos makes hospital ‘friendlier for kids’

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Any parent who has taken their child to the emergency room knows it can be a ter-rifying experience.

In the summer, Eagle Ridge Hospital renovated two rooms in its ER to make the experience a bit more comforting.

A dedicated pediatric room, complete with toys, a television and cheerful murals, will be reserved for the more than 10,000 kids who visit the ER each year, and a private family room will offer a quiet place for

families to meet with doc-tors to receive news about their loved one.

Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation’s Charlene Giovanetti-King said the rooms (previously a storage and staff room) make the ER more patient-centred and “friendlier for kids and their families.”

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The Coquitlam-based organization kept busy in 2014 on more than rescuing lost hikers in the wilderness. In September, it hosted SARxSouthwest, the first regional confer-ence for search and rescue groups in 14 years. More than a dozen teams at-tended the weekend event for workshops and a large-scale demonstra-tion. And just this month, Coquitlam SAR celebrated a new milestone in their fundraising quest for a new mobile command centre. The current truck — jokingly referred to as the “20-year-old bread truck,” is well past its prime. It lacks the oomph to get to rescues in remote areas, particularly under the weight of the team’s thousands of pounds of gear, and the inte-rior is cramped at best. Fundraising for the new truck has now reached 75% of the $407,000 total, with $150,000 from the province’s community gaming grant confirmed in mid-December. Additional funding in-cludes a $30,000 Spirit of

Coquitlam grant, $65,000 from the city of Coquitlam and $60,000 in private donations. And about those rescues? In 2014, the SAR team responded to 30 tasks and searched for 29 subjects, totalling 2,700 volunteer hours, or more than 112 days of effort.

BAILEY BRIDGEThe one-lane wooden

Bailey bridge that con-nects Coquitlam to New Westminster at United Boulevard/Braid Street became a hot political issue — again — this year when it was closed for repairs due to structural problems. Coquitlam called for an

arbitrator to intervene when the Royal City refused its request to

have two lanes across the Brunette River. And in July, the arbitrator sided with Coquitlam, thus ending a 20-year feud between to the two municipalities. The new bridge was promised to open over the sum-mer, then the fall. Now, because of construction negotiations, New West engineers report it’ll be sometime in the new year before commuters can use it again.


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Sater sentenced to 7.5 years in drunk driving collision

YEAR IN REVIEW: SATER TRIAL

Two people died in the 2011 Lougheed crash Gary McKennaThe Tri-CiTy News

A tragic court case came to a conclusion this year when Cory Sater was found guilty of impaired driving causing the deaths of two people in 2011.

Charlene Reaveley and Lorraine Cruz were both killed instantly in the col-lision, which took place at Lougheed Highway and Pitt River Road, while Cruz’s boyfriend Paulo Calimbahin lost his leg in the incident.

In May, Sater was sen-tenced to seven and a half years in prison after being convicted of two counts

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Cruz and Calimbahin had been involved in a minor traffic accident on a cold February night when Reaveley, her husband Dan and friends Giacomo and Kimberly deBenedictis, stopped to assist.

Reaveley, a mother of four, was comforting Cruz on the side of the road when the two were struck and killed by a white Jeep that Sater was driving.

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LOU SEKORAA longtime Tri-City poli-

tician will be missing from the Coquitlam council table when city business resumes in the new year.

Coun. Lou Sekora lost his bid to unseat Mayor Richard Stewart in November and retired from politics after 40 years in the game.

The Saskatchewan native got his start when he ran for council in the 1970s and eventually became mayor in 1983. He held that post until running federally in 1998.

After being defeated in the 2000 federal election, Sekora became a citizen-ship judge. But he could not resist the opportunity to re-take his spot on council. He won his seat in the 2005 civic election before los-ing in last fall’s race for the mayor’s chair.

After the votes were tal-lied, the 83-year-old said he was taking a much-needed break in Palms Springs.

MICHAEL WRIGHTHe entered the Port

Coquitlam political scene before hometown hero Terry Fox ran his Marathon of Hope. And he bowed out 33 years later after losing in November, his seat taken by rookie Laura Dupont. Michael Wright’s tenure as a city councillor was one of the longest in B.C. history and, next month, city hall will honour his passion for local government with a special event. In an interview with The Tri-City News a week after he lost his seat, Wright talked about his love of the arts and culture, and how he took the most pride in build-ing a PoCo library — naming it, of course, after Terry Fox.

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You’ve packed away a big turkey dinner, stashed your gifts and recycled the paper — now it’s time for the tree.

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In Coquitlam, the fol-lowing groups are holding by-donation tree chipping events:

• Kinsmen Club and 1st Kinsmen Scout Group, Jan. 3 and 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Centre Stadium park-ing lot A

• Friends of Mundy Park Heritage Society, Jan. 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mundy Park gravel lot off Hillcrest Avenue

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• Kinsmen Club and Centennial music depart-ment, Jan. 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Centennial secondary

Trees can be put in your green waste bin at home if the tree is cut in one-metre lengths with a maximum 10-cm diameter and the lid must be completely closed.

Whole or cut trees can also be dropped off at the yard trimmings facility (995 United Blvd.).

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charity are at these loca-tions:

• Port Coquitlam fire fighters, Jan. 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., #1 Fire Hall (1725 Broadway St.), minimum $5 donation for the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund. Call 604-927-5405 to arrange a pick-up service (minimum $10 donation). Fire fighters are donating their time for the event and all wood chips are used on city trails.

Styrofoam and old Christmas lights can also be brought in for recycling, for a donation to the Burn Fund.

• Art Knapp Plantland & Florist (1300 Dominion

Ave.), Jan. 7 to 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, minimum $5 donation for juvenile diabe-tes research. Chipped trees are used for gardening and landscaping mulch; please don’t leave trees outside the gate when the store is closed.

PoCo is also reminding residents that most wrap-ping paper can be recycled in the blue cart, but do not include cellophane, rib-bons, bows or plasticized or glitter paper.

The Port Moody fire fighters are also hosting a tree chipping event at the Inlet Centre fire hall (150 Newport Dr.) on Jan. 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a minimum $5 donation for the Burn Fund.

Take part in the plungePORT MOODY PENGUIN SWIM

Sarah PayneThe Tri-CiTy News

Whether you closed out 2014 by hooting and hollering at the stroke of midnight or barely ac-knowledged the passing year with a muffled snore, bring on 2015 with an ice cold dip in Burrard Inlet at the annual Penguin Plunge.

Groggy revelers, kids of all ages, costumed die-hards, timid first-timers, toe-dippers and full-on

dunkers will be gathering at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park on Thursday, Jan. 1 for the chilly swim, a fund-raiser for the Pleasantside Community Association and “a great way to ring in the new year,” said orga-nizer Nicki Forster.

“The spirit of the com-munity shines through this event, from the dare-devils who brave the icy waters to the spectators cheering them on. We look forward to seeing everyone and to another

successful plunge.”Spectators and swim-

mers alike can sip on hot chocolate and coffee to stay warm and the Port Moody fire fighters will also be on hand to tend a bonfire for the event.

Registration opens at 11 a.m. and the swim begins at 1 p.m. The cost is $5 per person or $10 per family; money raised helps fund programs at Old Orchard Hall.

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tri-city newS file photoThe annual Port Moody Penguin Plunge will take place at Rocky Point Park on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. Registration opens at 11 a.m.

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TREE CHIPPINGPOCO:shOTs fired

A Port Coquitlam neighbourhood awoke to the sound of gunfire on Christmas morn-ing.

Coquitlam RCMP say reports of a shooting inside a home in the 2400-block of Kitchener Avenue came in at about 5 a.m. When officers arrived they found a 39-year-old man with non-life threatening inju-ries.

The suspect had already fled the scene and no ar-rests have yet been made.

Police believe the shooting was not random and the public is not at risk, according to Sgt. Terry MacDonald. Coquitlam RCMP officers will con-tinue to investigate, he added.

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That’s a wrap! Best of 2014YEAR IN REVIEW

JANIS WARRENTHE TRI-CITY NEWS

It’s been a busy year on the arts and culture beat in the Tri-Cities.

Not a day goes by when The Tri-City News isn’t asked to publicize details about an upcoming event or activity from an artist or arts group.

With so many highlights in 2014, it’s hard to narrow down the list. But, with the help of some prominent movers and shakers on the local scene, we’ve managed to single out our favourites.

PERFORMERPort Moody’s Julia

MacLean was, hands down, the most unbelievable performer of the year. At the age of 12, the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts student won the lead role in the Royal City Musical Theatre’s 25th an-nual production of Annie! The Musical. Directed by Port Coquitlam’s Valerie Easton, MacLean showed off her singing, acting and dancing chops and won the audience over night after night at Massey Theatre. Her father, Dave, tells The Tri-City News his eldest daughter has since moved from Moody to Eagle Mountain middle and has enrolled in Lindbjerg’s Triple Threat Day program and SD43’s EPIC course, which allows her to leave school early three times a week to pursue her pas-sion. Next month, watch for the Ovation Awards as four shows MacLean was involved in this year are eli-gible for nomination.

COMEBACKIt’s hard to say that a

theatre has had a “come-back”; however, the Terry Fox Theatre has had a kind of renaissance of sorts this year after School District 43 took over the reins from the Port Coquitlam Theatre Society — in June of 2013 — and brought on nation-ally acclaimed theatre manager Rick Rinder as well as Mandara Lebovitz

as general manager and Graham Myers as artistic co-ordinator. This past spring, Terry Fox secondary (which is attached to the 336-seat venue) hosted its first school production in three years and, since then, there have been a series of high-quality presenta-tions such as Love Loss and What I Wore — starring Genie award-winner Nicola Cavendish — and the first PechaKucha Night for Port Coquitlam. Next year, look

out for a special PKN #2 around Valentine’s Day.

INAUGURALThe City of Arts hosted

its first “art explosion” with KaBoom! in April, showcas-ing the work of local danc-ers, visual and literary art-ists, and musicians. And it was clear by the amount of talent in the room that Port Moody is full of creativity and energy. Emceed by up-and-comer Frankie Cena, the event was the brain-

child of PoMo arts patrons Rainer and Helen Daniels who wanted to see an un-traditional pop-up party where the public could mingle with artists and share their skills. Though it took a bit of organization to co-ordinator (and publish an accompanying 64-page director of who’s who), the free all-ages affair at city hall proved to be a delight.

DISPLAYPort Moody Arts

Centre’s ceramics artist-in-resident Otto Kamensek used his studio time to produce one of the most heart-wrenching visual arts shows this year. His sculptures that were ex-hibited this past spring chronicled what it is like to live with chronic arthritis for 40 years. Kamensek produced gnarled limbs with screaming heads, a torso with intense muscular tension and, for his female friends who can no longer

wear high heels, a foot with mangled toes. Through his hour-long interview with PMAC curator Janice Cotter, Kamensek painted a deeply courageous picture of having to work through his debilitation pain and his efforts to give more prominence to the disor-der that affects millions of

Canadians each year.

CONNECTIONAfter months of fundrais-

ing, the Port Moody Arts Centre officially opened its glass atrium to join its facility with the Appleyard/Centennial heritage home.

THEIR BESTSHelen Daniels, Port

Moody arts champion: “We enjoyed Kristian Alexandrov and Shannon Gaye’s excel-lent performance at the PoMo Arts Fest Gala at the Inlet Theatre, but my standout event was their subsequent gig, on April 30, in the intimate set-ting of the Gallery Bistro. Nothing like up close and personal.”

Joan McCauley, executive director of Place des Arts: “I would say that our annual ‘A Celebration of Robbie Burns’ has become one of my favourite events. Attendees enjoy a Scottish-inspired din-ner and a great perfor-mance from Blackthorn band. At the end of the first set, a piper pipes in the haggis and recites the Address to a Haggis.”

Vicki Allesia, vi-sual artist, president of the Port Moody Art Association and founder of the Blackberry Artists Society: “The Port Moody Art Association show at the Port Moody recreation complex tops my list because it is a non-juried show that reflects a complete range of artistic experience and abilities from begin-ner hobbyist to profes-sionals — an inspiration to aspiring painters.”

Jon-Paul Walden, executive director of the Evergreen Cultural Centre: “The Musical

Mornings concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre featuring pia-nists James Anagnoson and Leslie Kinton. Four hands on one piano was like an orchestra of mu-sical sounds.”

Richard Dixon, re-tired Gleneagle drama teacher, poet and play-wright: “On April 5, Port Moody’s KaBoom! festival brought together scores of local artists at the Inlet Theatre for a brilliant evening of per-forming and visual arts.”

Cori Caulfield, prin-cipal of Caulfield School of Dance: “I thought KaBoom! in the Port Moody city hall galleria was an exciting celebra-tion of all forms of art in the community.”

David Mann, per-forming arts manager at Evergreen Cultural Centre: “The exciting Ascension Festival put on by Goliath Stage in Port Moody was a high-light for me. It was great seeing the breadth of youth talent on stage in a variety of disciplines, in a festival produced by and for youth.”

Diane Moran, Port

Coquitlam visual art-ist and educator: “My favourite show for 2014 would be the PechaKucha talk at Terry Fox Theatre. It was in-spiring and represented several artists including myself who shared their stories and ideas about art and how it affects us.”

LEFT: DAVID COOPER/ RIGHT: JANIS WARREN/THE TRI-CITY NEWSPort Moody’s Julia MacLean delivered a flawless performance as Annie in the 25th anniversary production for the Royal City Musical Theatre. Otto Kamensek with his sculpture at the Port Moody Arts Centre; an image from KaBoom!

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Glass atrium at PMACYEAR IN REVIEW

The process started in July of 2013 when the former Heritage House Pizza Company build-ing was trucked from Clarke to Kyle Street and temporarily placed across from PMAC. Finally, this September, the ribbon was cut for the atrium as part of PMAC’s $200,000 expansion project, under the direction of executive director Bruce Campbell and PMAC society presi-dent Ann Kitching. The extra space will be used for arts programs and special events.

PUBLIC ARTThis summer saw the

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INNOVATORSWhen the new Eagle

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Tidal Train was unveiled in front of Port Moody city hall this summer.

JANIS WARRENTHE TRI-CITY NEWS

Joy Kirkwood was taught a very traditional way of making art.

The East Coast na-tive studied at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, “where I got a very strong grounding in the classical arts,” she says.

But it wasn’t until she moved to Calgary in 1980 when her eyes were opened up to a whole new way of creating.

There, Kirkwood took Chinese brush painting lessons with a Hong Kong artist who instructed her on eastern methods. “I was beginning to realize there were a lot more fronts to check out,” she says.

And, over time, Kirkwood began to bring the two influences together.

Next week, Kirkwood will talk about her art journey — as well as the process she uses today — at a daytime event called Art for Lunch at Place des Arts, which has employed Kirkwood for the past four years.

Known for her mixed media figurative art dolls, Kirkwood will speak spe-cifically about her “artless” approach.

As she explains it, “art” is defined by human effort to imitate, supplement, alter

or counteract the work of nature. By contrast, “art-less” is free of artificiality,

unaffected, natural and simple.

“Sometimes, it’s seen

as lacking skill but it’s also honest,” Kirkwood says, adding, “I want to hold the two in balance where you have the skills but you also have the heart or excite-ment.”

She relates a story about hearing a scientist talk about his discovery but then giggled; the moment brought a sense of tender-ness to the lecture. “You never, ever want to lose you giggle when you’re creat-ing. You could put ‘artless’ down to the giggle.”

• Art for Lunch with Joy Kirkwood is on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at noon at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). The cost is $5 and attendees are asked to bring a bagged lunch. Coffee and tea will be pro-vided. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.

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LIBRARY ARTA Port Moody poet who has a law degree from

Sofia University will show her artistic side next month at the Port Moody Public Library.

The work of Elitza Spasova will be on the library walls (100 Newport Dr.) during the month of January. A Bulgarian native who immigrated to Canada in 1996, Spasova’s paintings capture special moments. She also creates black and white pictures for children and silk scarves.

PLACE DES ARTSJoy Kirkwood’s Ukrainian-inspired pin cushion doll.

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Club sweeps Vernon to take BCHL’s top prize

Coquitlam Express fans had a lot to cheer about in 2014.

The BCHL club went on a lengthy playoff run last spring, knocking down team after team until even-tually winning the Fred Page Cup — the BCHL’s highest honour.

Coquitlam swept the Vernon Vipers in the finals, winning the fourth game at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex in front of throngs of happy hockey fans.

“We wanted to close it out at home,” said Canon Pieper, who scored a crucial goal in the second period. “I didn’t imagine it would go like that. It was a very tight series. We came from behind in every game.”

Express captain Ryan Rosenthal had a strong final year in the league, while brothers Canon and Bo Pieper were standouts in

the BCHL scoring race. However, after secur-

ing the Fred Page Cup, the Express’ goal of winning the 2014 RBC Cup — Canada’s top junior ‘A’ title — fell short at the Western Canada Cup tournament. The club split the four games they played,a lowing the Dauphin Kings of the Manitoba Junior League to

head to the national tour-nament, which was held in Vernon last May.

So far this season the team has struggled to re-capture last year’s success. The club currently sits 13th in the league and second to last in the Mainland Division.

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tri-city newS FiLe PHOtOCoquitlam Express captain Ryan Rosenthal hoists the Fred Page Cup after his team defeated the Vernon Vipers in the BCHL finals at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex last spring.

Express etch name on cup

YEAR IN REVIEW: FRED PAGE CUP

Tri-City athlete takes home silver

Coquitlam figure skater Kevin Reynolds wasn’t supposed to be in the team event at the winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, held in February.

But when superstar Patrick Chan dropped

out of the contest to rest before his indi-vidual skating event, Reynolds got the call. And the 23-year-old made the country proud, helping to post Canada’s best perfor-mance for a team by executing three quad jumps.

His efforts bolstered Canada to a second place finish behind Russia (168.92) and

ahead of the United States (165.85). He also placed 15th in the men’s singles event.

It was Reynolds’ first Olympic event and his only interna-tional competition last season, after being sidelined with skate issues for the dura-tion of the Grand Prix season.

Reynolds shines at Sochi Games

YEAR IN REVIEW: WINTER OLYMPICS

tri-city newS FiLe PHOtOThe Coquitlam Express celebrate after winning the Fred Page Cup at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex last spring.

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The Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs capped an impres-sive regular season with a trip to the Minto Cup last August.

The club stampeded its way through the B.C. Jr. ‘A’ Lacrosse League post-sea-son, taking down the New Westminster Salmonbellies in Game 7 of the B.C. finals. Coquitlam went on to defeat the Calgary Mountaineers in the Western Championship before returning to B.C. for the Minto Cup finals.

But after taking a two game lead in the series against the Six Nation Arrows, Coquitlam ap-peared to run out of gas.

The club dropped four in a row to the visiting Ontario team, which sent wave after wave of runners toward the Adanac net.

“We knew it was a matter of time before we saw their best games,” said Coquitlam

coach Neil Doddridge. “They seemed to get better in games three and four. They were transitioning to the ball well and that got us in trouble.”

But while top players for Coquitlam, like Wesley Berg, are graduating out of the league this year, most of

the club will be back for the 2015 campaign.

General manager Tosh Nishimura told The Tri-City News in the summer that while he would be looking for ways to improve his club in the off season, lineup changes would be fairly minor.

tri-city newS file photoThe Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs defeated the New Westminster Salmonbellies in Game 7 of the B.C. Jr. ‘A’ Lacrosse League finals. The win paved the way to a Western Conference appearance and a trip to the Minto Cup.

Jr. Adanacs make Minto appearance

YEAR IN REVIEW: MINTO CUP

tri-city newS file photoThe Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs made their way to the Minto Cup finals in August.

tri-city newS file photoCoquitlam skater Kevin Reynolds helped Canada win sil-ver in the figure skating team event.

A Silver in Sochi

“I’m feeling really good after this performance,” he said at the time. “Considering that I didn’t have any experience in the first half of the Grand Prix season and only national championships as a pre-cursor to this, I’m very, very happy that I was able to get a relatively strong perfor-mance here, the first time at Olympic Games.”

The next month, the 2013 Four Continents champion was chosen to represent Canada at the ISU world figure skating cham-pionships in Moscow.

This season, like last year, Reynolds withdrew from his two Grand Prix assignments because of an injury and ill-fitting skates.

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accepted noon January 9/11.All chips recycled within city parks and trail system.

Thanks Wayne! Equipment donated by WS Tree Services

604-649-5570

Port Coquitlam Firefighters Local 1941 will be holding a Tree Chip. This year we will be offering styrofoam

recycling by donation for the BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund provided by Foam Only

January 3 & 4 • 9 am - 4 pm at #1 Firehall1725 Broadway St., Port CoquitlamProceeds benefitting British Columbia’sProfessional Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund.

Cost is by donation (min. $5)For a minimum $10 donation Port Coquitlam residents can arrange for tree collection from their homes. Call 604-927-5405 to

arrange for pick up. Last pick up accepted Noon, January 4, 2015.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

SANDAR - David ClydePassed away Monday, De-cember 08, 2014 aged 56 years at St Paul’s Hospital. Son of the late Frank and Rose Sandar. Survived by his son Garry (Samantha), grand-daughter (Natalie), siblings, Lynn, Anthony, Philip and Stephen . Also uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Memorial service on Saturday, January 03, 2015 at 1:00 pm, at Burkeview Chapel - First Memorial Funeral Home, 1340 Dominion Avenue, Port Co-quitlam, In lieu of fl owers do-nations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, greatly ap-preciated.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

33 INFORMATION

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THE DISABILITY TAX Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit.$15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). Cov-ers: Hip/Knee Replacements, Ar-thritic Joints, COPD. For Help Ap-plying 1-844-453-5372.

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040 INTRODUCTIONS

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76 VACATION SPOTSRV Lot Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. Web-site: www.he-metrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity To BuyJanitorial Franchise

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000

FINANCING AVAILABLE• Minimum $6,050 down payment• Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts• Includes Professional Training• On Going Support• Proven Worldwide Franchiser

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery

Van Kam’s Group of Compa-nies requires FT class 1 driv-ers for the Surrey area. Appli-cants must have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the Greater Van-couver region.

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To join our team of profession-al drivers please send a re-sume and current drivers ab-stract to:

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We thank all applicants for your interest!

Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and

environmental responsibility.

115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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130 HELP WANTED

ADULT CARRIERWith reliable car required to

deliver The TriCity News door-to-door to households

in the Tri-City areaWednesday & Friday.

Call 604-472-3040

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condos, office space, houseboats andvacation homes. So if you’re in the market

to rent, or looking for a roommate, starthere. bcclassified.com

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130 HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDEDThe following routes are now availableto deliver the News in the TriCity area:

8224430 Decaire St445 Schoolhouse St1324-1423 Charland Ave1500-1551 Dansey Ave 90611793-1891 Aire Cres (odd)2161 Lamprey Dr1715-2191 Western Dr 90171221-1286 Gateway Pl2309-2438 Kensington Cres1215-1266 Kensington Pl1217-1265 Knights Crt2306-2378 Nottingham Pl607190-149 April Rd2-50 Bedingfi eld St100-108 Roe Dr (even)1-19 Symmes Bay90082335-2496 Begbie Terr926-974 Captain Crt909-993 Citadel Dr2314-2453 Colonial Dr922-982 Moody Crt91103511-3550 Carlisle St3527-3564 Graham St3600-3675 Hughes Pl2302-2416 Patricia Ave (even)2377-2441 Scott Pl3520-3550 Stevenson St87911299 Coast Meridian Rd86083248-3256 Mariner Way2840 Norman Ave991-1032 Ogden St1014-1031 Palmdale St1015-1028 Saddle St6082201-241 Parkside Dr (odd)1-74 Wilkes Creek Dr8454836-946 Como Lake Ave (even)835-929 Grover Ave728-740 Hailey St (even)834-925 Regan Ave87901266-1299 Creekstone Terr1266-1319 Hollybrook St3336-3361 Leston Ave3347-3361 Mason Ave (odd)1280-1311 Sadie Cres92291005-1233 Dominion Ave (odd)2430-2485 Ottawa St1260-1268 Riverside Dr2471-2483 Tigris Cres2430-2472 Yangtze Gate (even)1202-1260 Yangtze Pl (even)87941423-1516 Dayton St3402-3428 Harper Rd (even)3425-3450 Horizon Dr1502-1510 Shoreview Pl92113233-3537 Fremont St3311-3569 Handley Cres725-875 Prairie Ave3301-3362 Rae St90581567-1771 Eastern Dr1602-1748 Pitt River Rd2081-2089 Pooley Ave1624-1846 Scarborough Cres1582-1619 Stella Pl86253000-3023 Alderbrook Pl845-980 Birchbrook Pl2999-3023 Dewdney Trunk Rd3001-3027 Firbrook Pl960-978 Hosmer Crt942-950 Irvine St944-952 Shiloh Crt2985-2997 Shiloh Pl

Other routes not listed may be avail. Please call to enquire.If you live on or near one these routes and you are interested in delivering the papers please callCirculation @ 604-472-3042and quote the route number.

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130 HELP WANTED

Forming & Framing CrewsMorningstar Homes Ltd has im-mediate & long term opportunities available, for qualifi ed single family foundation forming and framing crews, in Maple Ridge and Burke Mountain/Coquitlam.

For more information Please call Ed or Ali at:

(604) [email protected]

Kostklip ® Manufacturing is looking for motivated people to join our rapidly growing produc-tion team. We are a manufactur-er of plastic signage products that has been in business since 1969, operating out of our facility in Port Coquitlam. This position is for our Afternoon or Grave-yard shift. As a Conversion Machine Operator your duties will be to operate basic and inter-mediate level equipment to meet productivity expectations. On-the-job training is provided, but some experience in manufacturing will be an asset. Starting wage is $11.50/hr plus shift premium.

If you want to work with a team of people that value hard work,

honesty, hold a high degree of integrity and also like to have fun at the same time apply by emailing [email protected]

with your resume or fax us at 877-468-0007

PERSONAL SERVICES

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

Specializing in Private Events!We Come To You! Doing It All,

From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

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or Visit us at: www.threescompanycatering.ca

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signifi -cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

206 APPLIANCE REPAIRSPOCO Appliance Mart 942-4999Service to all Makes of Appliances & Refrigeration. Work Guaranteed



242 CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETENO JOB TOO SMALL

Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish

*Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed

Aggregate *Stamped Concrete.*Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement

EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB InsuredLeo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

UNIQUE CONCRETEDESIGN

F All types of concrete work FF Re & Re F Forming F Site prepFDriveways FExposed FStamped

F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

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257 DRYWALL

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.

260 ELECTRICAL

Low Cost. Same Day. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

PEDRO’S Contracting & Drainage. Landscaping, Water Lines &

Cement work. Call 604-468-2919.

DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

281 GARDENING

Prompt Delivery Available7 Days / Week

Meadows LandscapeSupply Ltd.

✶ Bark Mulch✶ Lawn & Garden Soil

✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311meadowslandscapesupply.com

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RENO &REPAIR

NO JOB TOO SMALL!Renovations/Repairs/BuildingEmergency services available!S Bathrooms S Basements

S Suites S Decks / Sheds S Plumbing S Flooring / Tiles S Electrical S Interior Designing

Gary 604-690-7JNL (7565)“Family Owned & Operated

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Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928

INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ............... 1-8

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ... 9-57

TRAVEL............................................. 61-76

CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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288 HOME REPAIRS

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317 MISC SERVICES

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

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INTERIOR PAINTING Small jobs welcome. 45 Years exp.

Call Tega @ 604-418-6242.

NORTHSTARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com

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.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

338 PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Roofi ng Experts. 778-230-5717Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

FIVE STAR ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.

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EAGLE ROOFINGTar & Gravel

D Asphalt D Interlocking shinglesD Torch-on MembraneD Laminated shinglesAll types of Roofi ng Repairs

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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372 SUNDECKS

374 TREE SERVICES

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

PETS

477 PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

506 APPLIANCES

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560 MISC. FOR SALE

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563 MISC. WANTED

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REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquitlam Centre“Raphael Towers” 1 bdrm + den ~ $995

2 bdrm ~ $1290*IN-SUITE W/D *GARBURATOR

*ONSITE MANAGER *BEHIND COQ. CTR. MALLCall 604-944-2963

Coquitlam: Clean, quiet apt blk.

Suites to rent. Sorry no pets.

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(604)936-5755

Derek Manor2048 Manning Ave.

Port Coquitlam 604-941-5452; 604-944-7889

Impeccably Clean!

Good Apartment SizesHeat SH/W S Parking

1 Bedroom ~ $795/mo.No Pets ~ Avail. now

Ref’s & Credit check req’d

Polo ClubApartments

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.3 Blocks to W.C. Express

W 1 & 2 Bdrm SuitesW 3 Appliances

W Secured Garage ParkingW Adult Oriented

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PORT COQUITLAM1 bdrm suite ~ $7752 bdrm suite ~ $925

S Includes heat/hot waterS 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across streetS Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required

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706 APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT COQUITLAM; 2 Bdrm twnhs $885. 2 Bdrm apt $830 Quiet family complex, no pets. 604-464-0034.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground fl oor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersec-tion. Call 604-464-3550.

736 HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ACE. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2900/mo. 604-649-8987

749 STORAGE

Pitt Meadows Marina14179 Reichenback Rd

Moorage RentalYear or Semi-annual

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ample parking for tracks and trailers Onsite Manager

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750 SUITES, LOWER

WESTWOOD Plateau. 2 lrg bdrms bsmt ste. Inste. lndry. $1050mo inc utils & h-spd net/cble, pkrg. Avl. now. n/s, n/p. Refs. 604-818-3544

751 SUITES, UPPER

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752 TOWNHOUSES

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