HARMONY FOR HUNGER
Three year-end concerts last Saturday by the Coquitlam Youth Orchestra, led by Reg Quiring, strung in $10,850 for the Red Cross Africa Drought Appeal. The cash will be matched by the federal government, totalling $21,700.
BMO CAPITAL
Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore (left) took in $25,000 from BMO for the Hawthorne Seniors Care Community’s Growing Our Care capital campaign, of which he chairs. It has brought in more than 60% of its $1-million goal.
CADET, VET
WO2 Cole Kennedy, who received the Lord Strathcona medal at this month’s 754 Phoenix Squadron ceremonial review in Port Moody, met with WWII vet and air cadet league rep John “Doc” Cumbers.
STRONG FOUNDATION
Coquitlam Foundation ended its silver year by handing out some $100,000. The awards night included Canada 150 grants for Hillside Community Church and Veterans Voices of Canada.
POCO FOUNDATION CASH
Six organizations split $20,000 from the PoCo Foundation this month. The philanthropic group handed out grants to Children of the Street Society; I Am Someone, Port Coquitlam Heritage Society, Stroke Recovery Society, Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society and Watershed Watch Salmon Society. The fourth annual awards were distributed on June 8 in the Michael Wright Art Gallery, at Leigh Square Community Arts Village.
HOUSING HONOUR
Coquitlam city hall was recognized this month for its housing affordability strategy. The nod came from the Planning Institute of BC, which bestowed the municipality with an honourable mention in the category of excellence in policy planning (city and urban areas) at the PIBC’s awards of excellence. The city staff team responsible for the HAS and its implementation included Carl Johannsen, Bruce Irvine, Cathy van Poorten, Allison Pickrell, Andrew Merrill, Tasha Henderson and Andrea Spakowski.
INAUGURAL CADET REVIEW
The first annual ceremonial review of the 808 Coquitlam RCACS — a branch of 754 Phoenix squadron in Port Moody — drew a number of VIPs to its June 3 event at Maillard middle. Bob Sutherland, first vice president of the Coquitlam Legion, served as the reviewing officer while NDP MP Fin Donnelly (Port Moody-Coquitlam) and Coquitlam RCMP Insp. Bryon Massie were also on hand. Recently, the squadron scored second place in the Fraser Valley drill team competition in Abbotsford; it also clinched the same position in the Fraser Valley band contest at Minoru Arena in Richmond. Meanwhile, registration for next year’s training session is Sept. 5 and is open to teens aged 12 to 19. Visit 808cadets.com for details.
CORRECTION: In the June 2 Spotlight column, it was reported Place Maillardville in Coquitlam is run by the city. In fact, it’s partially funded by the municipality and operated by a board of directors and an executive director.
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