ABOUT TOWN
(New Page, Monday, November 16, 2009)
Have you seen Roxanne's House? Featured in the recent British documentary film about famous movie sets in the'80s, it's hidden away right here in little old Anmore. 26-07-10 Click Here
'What Swims Beneath'
"Filled with children's smiles - what a wonderful day!"
(Event volunteer Nina Bigoloni)
On Saturday, July 24 from 10am to 3pm at Rocky Point Park Gazebo and pier
the young and the young-at-heart explored 'What Swims Beneath' in the important marine habitat in the water of Port Moody Arm. Abuzz with activity, folks could be seen peeking into a live aquarium containing many species of local fish, colouring in a contest for Vancouver Aquarium passes and great prizes from the Port Moody Public Library, and browsing through live interactive displays put on by local stewardship groups. The City of Port Moody was also on hand with simple steps on how individuals can help protect the Burrard Inlet and Port Moody Arm.
Kick for a Cure - Michael Cuccione Foundation - Heritage Woods HS - July 24th Click Here
They didn`t just LOOK LIKE THEY WEREN`T listening...they weren`t listening when we spoke...the public consultations were a sham. For link to Vancouver Sun article, Metro pushes ahead with garbage incinerator plan. Click Here Elaine Willis, 22-07-10
John Hall -- Early Trail Building in the New Colony of British Columbia - Submitted by Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew 22-07-10
Presentation by Anmore resident and Founding Member of the Tri-city Green Council, Elaine Willis, for the FINAL public meeting to discuss the Draft Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:00pm at the Metro Vancouver
I am so sorry that I cannot be there this evening. Thanks to one of the positive uses of technology matched with social networking (this is being presented, I trust, by a friend who shares my concerns), my words arrive in impassioned form while my body is injured. I want to share, on this last of possible input sessions, the concept of System Failure.
I have spent the last few weeks as a customer of a large corporation that is, ostensibly, trying to provide me with telephone, internet and television services. They have two billing systems which they cannot merge. They have off-shore customer service agents. The system is not working. As a customer it is easy to see that they cannot resolve problems as they arise. If problems could be fixed, one would assume they would have done so by now – each attempt at fixing the problems I have encountered has resulted in more problems. I am told by insiders that this is the status quo – and the explanation for calls not being returned and problems that seem simple not being resolved. Most of the employees I have spoken with candidly can see the system is a failure. Customers are leaving, unhappy with the service or lack thereof.
Large systems are actually prone to failure. And systems which carry health risks should not be erected in the first place knowing this.
I offer this free URL as one little guide from an Open University with information about System Failure… this is a concept I think you must consider carefully before including INCINERATION in the draft plan. It is chock-full of required reading but I share these points with you about the collection of statistics to support the plan: “ first, the assumption that evidence collected in one context willapply in another; it presumes that context is relatively unimportant or is sufficiently similar. Second, the ‘evidence-based’ approach presumes a linear, or at least unproblematic, relationship between cause and effect; complex systems involve hundreds of nested feedback loops & finally evidence on which policy is based is inevitably quantitative and statistical and as such conceals as much as it reveals.”
THANK YOU,
ELAINE WILLIS
ANMORE, BC
TRI-CITY GREEN COUNCIL
The Evergreen Line of Skytrain is still on track for its 2014 opening says MLA Iain Black. To link to Tricity News article Click Here (07-07-10)
Crime Stoppers offers a reward up to $2,000. For tips to avoid possible mail theft in Anmore Click Here (07-07-10)
Art ‘came alive’ July 3, 2010 in the Vancouver community with the first annual ‘Golden Brush’ Art Competition Fundraiser. Fifteen local artists, including local Anmore artist Jay Peachy competed in teams of three to benefit the Make and Break Arts Foundation, a non-profit organization to offer artists and the public opportunities to participate and create various forms of artistic expressions including visual and literary arts. Easels and inspired canvases displayed the spontaneous work of 15 local artists The artists painted ‘with passion for the cause’ in five teams of three, blending different genres of art into one collaborative creation per team canvas.
A similar gathering of artists will be hosted by Anmore artist Jay Peachy and the Anmore Alternative News in the gardens of Roxanne's House, a well-known movie site featured in the 1980s movie Roxanne with Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah, on Sugar Mountain Way sometime later this summer. Details to follow.
Anmore's New Mayor Heather Anderson thanked former Mayor Weinberg
Despite the unco-operative weather man, this past 'long' weekend was very busy for the folks of Anmore. We partied for Canada Day, said good-bye to longtime Anmore Mayor Weinberg, put our 'shoulders to the wheel' for Mossom Creek Hatchery, and helped the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department Association raise scholarship money by attending the Car Wash at the Anmore Fire Station. (04-07-10).
According to psychologists, activism is good for you says longtime Vancouver Sun Reporter and Visiting Scholar to the SFU Humanities Department, Douglas Todd. Serving the Tricities, and the Villages of Anmore and Belcarra, the Tricity Green Council invites the readers of the Anmore Alternative News to become active with us. There is a strategic working group focussed on Anmore set up to develop strategic action plans that aid in keeping Anmore Council socially, economically and ecologically accountable to the well-being of their community.
The Coquitlam NOW reports that Dylan Kaminski of the Burnaby Selects Under-13 lacrosse squad will be competing in the USA - 30-06-10 Click Here
Playing Chicken at Heritage Woods Secondary School (17-06-10) Click Here YouTube Video of Heritage Woods Year-End Prank Click Here
SD-43 Trustees Give Themselves a Raise (17-06-10) Click Here
Tricity News Reports on How the SD- 43 Students are Doing (17-06-10) Click Here
The Vancouver Sun reports that Anmore has the Best Tax Rate for Business (16-06-10) Click Here
SD-43 Opposes Cellphone Towers Near Schools (16-06-10) Click Here
Anmore Property Taxes are due July 2nd. Click Here
Welcome to Ms. Debbie Chenier.
Ms. Deborah Chenier will be joining the team at Anmore Elementary as Principal this Fall. She will be replacing Mr. Sean Della Vedova who will become Principal at Nestor Elementary.
Ms Chenier was the principal of J.S. Clark Elementary in Fort Nelson and has a Masters Degree in Educational Administration.
A math specialist, Deborah is also a certified early childhood educator and has a diploma in Early Childhood Special Needs Education.
14-06-10
Coquitlam Farmers' Market Seasonal Newsletter 14-06-10 Click Here
Sasamat Outdoor Centre Dinner on the Patio Fundraiser Event is a great success. Thank you. 08-06-10 Click Here
Anmore Administrative Assistant, Ms Sylvia Phan, is leaving on June 18th for a full time permanent position with the City of Coquitlam. Sylvia was hired as an 18 month maternity leave replacement. Congratulations and good luck to Sylvia. Thank you for your service. (08-06-10)
Anmore Elementary School will have a new Principal in September 2010. After three years as Principal, Mr. Sean Della Vedova is taking his trusty guitar to Nestor Elementary. Thank you for everything Mr. DV. For more information Click Here
Heritage Mountain Mixed-Use Building to House Daycare (14-05-10)Click Here
The Village of Anmore Goes to the polls to select a new mayor on Saturday, May 15th. For a link to Coquitlam NOW article Click Here
SD-43 Summer School Sign-Up Information (14-05-10) Click Here
Where are They Now? Do you Know? (14-05-10)
Can you find your friends?
Are there any nods?
Ckeck out One Pod, Two Pods
Purple Pod and Red Pod too.
(with apologies to Theodor Geisel - aka Dr. Seuss)
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Heavy voting in Anmore Advanced Poll (11-05-10) Click Here
Spaces available in SD-43 Full-Day Kindergarten this Fall (10-05-10) Click Here
Happy 21st Birthday Katie!
KT MacMillan with other members of the Anmore Alternative Green Team
Anmore Alternative Co-Editor
Kaitlyn MacMillan
turns 21 on May 10th
Anmore resident, Elaine Willis, a strong advocate for people with disabilities, has a cameo piece on the CJSF Sound Therapy Radio Mother's Day Special on Women's Mental Health. This program introduces Sarah Numada below. To hear the program Click Here.
Anmore artist Jay Peachy, host of CJSF Sound Radio Therapy, and Anmore Alternative contributing editor to the Viewfinder, is interviewed by Sylvia and Stuart Richardson of the Social Change syndicated program Latin Waves. Mr. Peachy joins people like Dr. Noam Chomsky to be interviewed by the Richardsons. For audio of the interview scroll down the page to the end of the radio article and click on the speaker.
Anmore Green Wants to Hook into School Pipes (22-04-10) Click Here
Winter Farmers Market
Sunday April 25, 2010
10am - 2pm
Port Moody Recreation Center
Dear Farmers Market Shopper,
Come on out to the Last Port Moody Winter Market of the season!
To kick off spring and celebrate Earth Week, we'll have a special kids' planting activity! Plant your very own sunflowers or peas and bring them home for your garden or balcony.
To keep finding your favourite vendors, come to the Coquitlam Farmers Market on Poirier and Winslow, starting May 9th! Also look for the Port Moody Pocket Market coming back in May!
If you haven't had a chance to try out the "Fridge & Produce Fresh Bags"that were featured in the latest edition of Edible Vancouver, come to theinfo table where they're be on sale as a Farmers Market Fundraiser!
There's something for everyone at the Port Moody Market so don't miss out!
Vendors at the market this week include:
Meadow's Ranch
Shalefield Gardens
Zen Organics
Ripe Baby Food
Vlad's Apiary
Nasty Free Naturals
Glen Valley Artichokes
Gem and Stones
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
A Bread Affair
Jenna Bean Designs
Small Pleasures
De la Bouche
Just Bake Em Foods
Kauhane Kreations
Thai Curry
Bean Boy
Westwood Chiropractic TLC Magnetite Jewellery
Clay with Val
Unwind Yarns
Alma Valle Jewellery Gesundheit Bakery
Redl's Home Grown Beef
Forstbauer Farm
Maple Sugar Shack
Mountain Mutt Cookies Transylvania Chimney Bread TJ's Nut Hut
Gary's Kettlecorn
Harvey's Orchard
Gourmet Greens
Aji Gourmet Products Copeland Foods
Misty Mountain Mushrooms
JJ Diabetic
Glenda's herbs
Momma Nellies Goodies
Good Morning:
I hope everyone is keeping well. I wanted to give you the heads up that the bears have returned. We had the Momma Bear and two cubs wandering around checking out empty garbage cans on Monday at 4:00 pm. As we live at the end of the road the neigbour kids were out riding their bikes.
Could all of you please email your contacts and let them know the bears have arrived and remind them about garbage (the day off) and the kids need to be aware that they are back. If you have any questions on Bear Aware or need information please email or call me (604-469-1084).
Thanks, have a great day everyone.
Cherri Woode
21-04-10
The smoke plume on Burnaby Mountain in the early hours of Thursday, April 15, 2010, came from a 2 alarm fire at Horizons Restaurant. According to Geoffrey Howe, Horizons Director of Operations, this popular restaurant, just over from Simon Fraser University, is expected to be closed for the next three months for repairs. (16-04-10)
Acting Mayor Palmer-Isaak had an embargo on the release of this letter from School District 43 until this morning, Friday, April 16, 2010. Click Here
Our roving reporters report that at the SD-43 meeting on Tuesday April 13, 2010, the School Board announced their decision to build the Middle School on the baseball field of the existing Heritage Woods Secondary site in Port Moody. (14-04-10)
Hairy Scary Monsters at Buntzen Lake (16-04-10)
University of British Columbia Paleontologists Stumped!
This just in,
E-mailed to me by a concerned Australian tourist, 2 pictures captured on film and developed after returning home from the Olympics.
On a day trip to Buntzen Lake, Frederick and Wilhelmina F. Stone saw a serpent-like creature slithering through the water and quickly snapped two shots on Fred’s Canon SLR with a 200mm zoom lens. Within seconds, the green, scaly reptile disappeared into the depths of Lake Beautiful. UBC paleontologists have scrutinized the photos and word has it, a new species has hit the books. Introducing to the world, I give you Stone’s Anmorasaurus.
Wandering Wade, not willing to be out-photoed by a tourist, went on the hunt and came up with these certifiable, untampered digital images. Enjoy!
More information just hot off of the press, please (April 1, 2010)click here
Pink Shirt Day to Stop Bullying 04-04-10 Click Here
The Tricity News Reports that So Far there are 2 Candidates for Mayor in Anmore 08-04-10 Click Here
Keeped posted on the news in our sister Village. The April Edition of the Belcarra Barnacle is now out. (07-04-10) Click Here
The Conference Board of Canada releases a report 'Olympic Glow Continues to Shine on Vancouver's Economy through 2010'. 07-04-10 Click Here
People in Anmore are Eligible for Metro Vancouver Wood Stove Exchange Program. $250 in March/April. 07-04-10. Click Here
The Fraser Institutute ranks Anmore Elementary on Feb. 5, 2010 Click Here
April 3, 2010. Most people in Anmore were cleaning up Saturday after a weekend windstorm that caused massive power outages, toppled trees, stranded travellers and damaged pleasure boats in the rest of Metro Vancouver. With winds gusting to between 50 and 90 km, there was some damage in Anmore mostly from toppled trees. A house on Deerview in Crystal Creek was reported to have over $10,000 windfall damage for the second time recently.
IOCO lands consultant, Michael Geller, on April Fools Day Tricks (03-04-10) Click Here
School District 43 External Scholarships for graduating Grade 12 Students (including the Village of Anmore Scholarship) Click Here
Results of Earth Hour, Saturday, March 28, 2010. To see how Anmore did Click Here (31-03-10)
Jacquie Laidler of Anmore, Click Here, a member of the Bishop's Gaiters, is named Freshman of the Year at Bishop's University in Lennoxville, PQ. 29-03-10. Click Here
Anmore's Young Folk are Stars: Mark Lively plays a key role with the CW Post Pioneers at Long Island University 29-03-10 Click Here
Ran into the Paralympic Torch Downtown on Thursday March 11. Personally more emotion than I expected, considering I saw the Olympic torch live a few weeks back.
Even though, I was a sports fan growing up, the torch lighting by Gretzky was a little melancholic for me. Click Here
Jay Peachy, Anmore, 18-03-10
Next year, full-day kindergarten will be available in all B.C. schools
Fresh! Fresh! Fresh!
The Port Moody Rec Centre was abuzz on Sunday, March 14th as vendors and customers crowded around to taste, smell, and thoroughly enjoy making their all natural 'Make, Bake, and Grow' purchases at the Coquitlam Farmers' Market. Just over the hill from Anmore on the IOCO corner, we have at least three more shopping days until the main market moves over to the Porier Centre for the summer months - March 28th, April 11th and April 25th. Be sure to mark your calendars! After this time, a small 'pocket market' will continue to offer a more limited selection at the Rec Centre in Port Moody.
The Coquitlam Farmers' Market is a fun family outing with snacks, music, a kids' craft table, and, of course, the fabulous vendors. Displaying their locally produced wares both outside and inside the Rec Centre, the products range from: mouth watering baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables; to locally caught seafood, non-medicated free range meats, and cheeses; to preserved pickles, vegetables, and delicious salsas; to non-perfumed products, naturally dyed wool, jewlery, and even, surprise Oragami Trivia Boxes - and much, much more. There is something for everyone!
Local Anmore Artist Jay Peachy has just become a member of the Gallery Gachet Collective. This artist run centre is in Gastown. March 15, 2010 Click Here
One man's creative need - Sound Therapy Radio's Jay Peachy Click Here
The Unsung Heroes of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games – Little Anmore does more than its share
The Vancouver 2010 Olympics owe much of their success to the army of 25,000 volunteers who devoted countless hours to making the 21 Winter Games a resounding success. Whether working at the Athletes’ Village, organizing Olympic Torch celebrations, driving folks to Whistler, or schmoozing with the VIPs at the Olympic Family Hotels, the members of the Smurf Patrol beamed their broad smiles, spread their kind words, and welcomed the world into our home.
Nowhere was this spirit of community more evident than in Anmore ‘Nature’s Home’ – a small Village of fewer than 2,000 residents tucked up beside Metro Vancouver’s recreational oasis of BuntzenLake. Three Anmore residents were chosen to carry the Olympic torch and at least two current Councillors and two former Councillors were fully committed as volunteers.
Councillor Kerri Palmer-Isaak played a key role in working with over a hundred volunteers to organize the Anmore section of the Olympic Torch Relay and the follow-up breakfast in the elementary school. Former Anmore Councillors Ken Juvik and Glenn Coutts generously hosted Olympic visitors as they drove the VANOC cars to the various venues and destinations.
As for current Anmore Councillor, Mario Piamonte, the French Chef de Mission awarded a Games medal and a Certificate of Appreciation to him for his outstanding contribution of time, energy, skills, and translating abilities. In total, Mr. Piamonte worked and trained for over 360 hours for the French delegation and athletes at the Olympic Village. From raising flags, to shopping for champagne, to outfitting the athletes, Councillor Piamonte worked around the clock to support ‘his mission.’
While the National Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee gave a number of gifts to the volunteers, it was the surprise gift to the French delegation that symbolized the Canadian way. The nine volunteers put together a gift package from their own pockets that included the much coveted ‘red mittens’, maple syrup, smoked salmon, French/Canada lapel pins, First Nations prints, and other Canadian souvenirs.
Hurrah Anmore! Your ‘glowing hearts’ are much bigger than your numbers.
05-03-10
Plan Released for Indian Arm Provincial Park 25-02-10 Click Here
Stephen Colbert and Michael Buble Sing O Canada Spangled Banner 24-02-10 Click Here
Keep the Flame Burning for Vancouver's Homeless - Together We Can Make a Difference!
Homelessness Hunger Strike - Submitted by Anmore Artist J Peachy 22-02-2010 Click Here
Byelection Hopefuls will have to Wait a Little Longer in Coquitlam - City Aims to Save Election $. For link to Tricity News Feb 17, 2010 article Click Here
City (Coquitlam) wants to cancel byelection. In November 2009, Coquitlam had a vacancy on Council caused by the election of MP Finn Donnelly to Parliament. Coquitlam has yet to appoint a Chief Election Officer. Coquitlam Mayor Stewart is asking the Minister for permission not to hold a byelection because of the expense. For link to NOW 17-02-10 article Click Here
Happy 90th Birthday Grandpa Ayer!
Family, neighbours, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper helped widower George Edward Smart Ayer celebrate his 90th birthday in Anmore on Sunday January 17, 2010.Born 90 years ago on February 5th, 1920, on Mont Royale in Montreal, George is the second of four children. His eldest sister Carol just celebrated her 96th birthday.
Grandpa was full of giggles and delighted to be surrounded by both grandchildren and great grandchildren helping to honour this fine gentleman. An able seaman in the Second World War, George went on to become an electrical engineer, graduating at the top of his class at McGill. As a career Public Servant in Ottawa, he was largely responsible for much of Canada's conversion to the Metric System. George loves country living and his hobby for many years was bee keeping. He also knows just about everything there is to know about stars and indeed the Heavens!
Happy Birthday, 'young man!' We wish you many more years of health, happiness and love!
New Years Tradition - the Pleasantside/ Hyack Swim Club/ Port Moody
Penguin and Polar Bear Swim
To the cheers of incredulous on-lookers, some from Anmore, more than 140 hearty souls welcomed the New Year with a swim on Friday January 1, 2010 at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. The Penguin Swim followed a polar bear race and the dumping of ice into the inlet just to make sure it was cold enough.
Children's Christmas at the Anmore Fire Station
13-12-09
Awards Night for the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department, Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Click Here
Carol Ships Come to Belcarra on Dec. 11th, 2009 - Click Here
Anmore Garden Club at Wreath-Making Workshop
Anmore Garden Club's Wreath-Making Workshop - Click Here
Anmore and Belcarra Residents Celebrate Remembrance Day - Click Here
Operation Red Nose from Clive Evans, Tri-Cities ORN Coordinator - Click Here
