Susan Cartwright is the proud owner of a beautiful Trollbeads Hero of the Year Award Trophy.
Cartwright and her husband, Brian Coates, recently attended an all-day seminar and academy for Trollbeads International in Las Vegas. The New Westminster residents were among the 650 people from across Canada and the United States who attended a gala black tie event that was hosted by Trollbeads.
According to a press release, Cartwright Jewelers was the proud recipient of the Trollbeads Hero of the Year Award. Submissions came from across Canada and they were judged on performance, creativity in advertising, special promotions and enthusiasm for the Trollbeads product.
As Cartwright was on stage receiving her award, she thanked everyone who was involved in the submission and especially her staff. She said if it wasn't for her staff's enthusiasm for the product, she wouldn't have been on the stage.
Laughter for a good cause
Comedians are rallying around one of their own.
A Laugh & Live'r fundraiser that's taking place at Lafflines Comedy Club on Thursday, June 21 will raise funds for Canadian comedian Mike MacDonald. The fundraiser will feature some of the best standup comics in the country.
"Mike is in dire need of a transplant. I know what it is like to be waiting for a transplant. I am one of the lucky ones who gets paid while I am off ill," said a Facebook posting by Ardell Brophy Fitzpatrick of the Laff Riot Girls. "This will be a night of great comedy fun! The very best of headline comics are donating their time to make this a success. Tickets are only $15, and there will be a silent auction, so bring your friends!"
All door proceeds will go to MacDonald. Doors open at 7 p.m., and show time is 8 p.m. at the Columbia at 530 Columbia St.
CADET INSTRUCTOR EARNS DECORATION
Sub-Lt. Chris Nilsson has been awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration for his 12 years of service as a Canadian Forces cadet instructor in New Westminster.
Having joined Sea Cadets in 1987, Chris went through the ranks and fell in love with all things to do with life on the water.
As a cadet, he trained as a marine engineer and continues to use his skills in his career.
Nilsson is currently employed by Port Metro Vancouver as a harbour patrol officer, and by Forrest Marine where he engages in fishing and salvage operations.
Nilsson was attested in the Canadian Forces as a Naval Cadet in 1999. When asked what has kept him in the program for all of these years, he said "the comradeship of my mess mates and the delight in seeing the cadets' eyes light up as they start to understand what it's like to work on the river and can't help but say, 'cool, look at what I learned!'"
Lieut. Bryan Watson of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Fraser said the Canadian Forces Decoration is a national honour awarded to officers of the Canadian Forces who have completed 12 years of service.
Sea cadets is program for youth ages 12 to 18.
Fraser serves the communities of New Westminster, Delta and Burnaby.
Any youth interested in joining cadets are encouraged to visit http: //join seacadets.ca
SAVING HERITAGE
The City of New Westminster is pleased with the response to its second annual heritage register homes workshop.
The workshop, held June 9 at city hall, included presentations on a variety of topics. Attendees also had time before and after the presentations to visit and speak with the people at the community and professional information booths.
"The city is really happy to host this workshop each year in order to give back to the people who have placed their homes on the heritage register," said Julie Schueck, the city's heritage planner. "It is meant to be a perk, and judging by the many smiles I saw that day, it was enjoyable as well as informative."
A total of 38 people attended the free workshop, most staying for all of the presentations.
"The afternoon provided a great deal of information and tips from professionals who were knowledgeable and experienced in the care of heritage homes," said a report about the event. "The presence of heritagerelated community groups rounded out the afternoon and provided participants with local and provincial resources that they can access."
The workshop included presentations on a variety of topics, including: heritage revitalization agreement - is it right for you (Dave Vallee, Realtor with RE/MAX Advantage Reality); understanding the value of owning a heritage home, including five ways to increase energy efficiency without changing your windows (Keri Briggs, Vintage Woodworks); historic garden designs in a contemporary world (Dennis Cornies, the Well-Tempered Gardener); heritage homes; restorations, renovations and additions (Rob Johnson, Rob Johnson Architects); shakes, shingles and siding (Jeanette Hlavach, heritage consultant and Vancouver Heritage Foundation instructor); and how to make your home more energy efficient and preserve your heritage windows (Monte Paulsen, certified energy advisers and LEED green associate).
"I really enjoyed giving my presentation and was happy with the enthusiasm by those in attendance," Cornies said. "North Vancouver is interested in doing a workshop similar to (the one in New Westminster) for the North Shore. -Too many developers are willing to sell their souls for a bowl of pottage."
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