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Leading up to Remembrance Day next week, The TIMES looks at the perseverance of the legion, poppy sales, and services…

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Branch 88 is 88 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88, the largest legion in B.C. and second largest in Canada, has a rich 88-year history.

Maple Ridge’s own variety entertainer Linda Jones sees her late father in the faces of every veteran she sings to… Story on page A11

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Albion revisited Maple Ridge council is revisiting the future of Albion Flats, and have met with the City’s planning department to explore its options.

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Pumpkin races Hundreds of cyclo-cross racers tested their riding skills last weekend during the ninth annual Pumpkin Cross.

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Legion Branch 88 celebrates 88 years

Veterans look at the past and future of the Maple Ridge legion.

TROY LANDREVILLE

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 has a rich 88-year history, and it looks to have a solid foothold towards the future. By hosting a Remembrance Day ceremony every Nov. 11, and other initiatives like proceeds from poppy donations – dedicated to veterans’ care and the needs of their families – the local legion honours those who served and their loved ones. The legion also supports Maple Ridge’s and Pitt Meadows’ next generation. Located at 12101 224th St. since 1988, Branch 88 currently has 2,044 active members, making it the largest Royal Canadian Legion branch in B.C. and second largest in Canada. Past president Jim MacDonald said the Legion’s success is due to the “amazing support given to us by the community.” Branch 88 members give back in turn by donating the roughly $100,000 they generate each year through fundraisers such as 50/50 and meat draws (and from its gaming account) to charitable organizations, schools, the three local cadet corps, and bursaries in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. This past January, $20,000 from the local Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy fund went to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation.

Branch 88 properties, and the The funds were earmarked balance of the funds invested for the purchase of a new, state-of-the-art, critical-care bed to ensure a regular source of income for the branch. for the intensive care unit at “We built more housing the local hospital. as the years went on,” Ward This marked the second year explained. “I think that is what in a row that the local legion has really helped us over the had been able to buy one of years, is we haven’t relied totalthese beds, equipped with a ly on a legion branch running mattress capable of various on its own.” motions that aid in reducing Income is also generated from fluid build up in the chest, Legion House, a 19-unit assistreducing pressure on the skin ed living complex managed by of bed-ridden patients, and the legion on Burnett Street, decreasing bed sores. as well Earl Haig (rental propMeanwhile, Branch 88 erties) and the Legion Manor owns more housing properand Gardens, ties than any purchased by other branch in homeowners for Canada, accord…we haven’t the duration of ing to Margaret relied totally on the time they live Kury, who in 2012 wrote a legion branch there. “The funds about the histrunning on its we receive to ory of the local manage [them] legion. own. comes to the The original branch and that’s Earl Haig facility Mike Ward why we can have was located hired staff,” Ward behind the said. Valley Fair Mall, and officially Among the legion’s members opened in November 1967. are between 80 and 100 Second In 1992 a trade of property was made to better facilitate the World War veterans, roughly a couple dozen of whom take mall and Earl Haig was relocatpart in Remembrance Day cereed to Burnett Street in 1993. monies each year at the cenoBranch 88’s “lLife lease” taph at Memorial Peace Park. properties opened in 1996 for “There are still some [Second Legion Gardens and 1999 for World War veterans] who want Legion Manor. Legion House, to march,” MacDonald said. its assisted living facility, “We’ve got some 92, 93-yearopened in 2001. old guys here who could run Branch 88 president Mike Ward said the legion was “very you to the ground. I think of Bill Mitchell and a few others.” fortunate” to have the Legion The veterans who can’t Tower built along 224th Street. march are transported to Legion Branch 88 sold the the ceremony by bus. “We Legion Tower in 2013, with a make sure they get there,” portion of the income used to MacDonald said. repair and upgrade the other

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Mike Ward presides over Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88, the largest legion in B.C., and second largest in Canada.

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Native berry-producing trees and shrubs are among the most beautiful, useful, and entertaining plants anyone can have in their garden, according to TIMES columnist Anne Marrison. Check out her column:

Senior staff at Pitt Meadows City hall informed mayor and council that a proposed tax increase of 3.45 per cent for 2016 would be required to maintain current service levels. The increase is in line with projections for the City’s five-year plan.

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Almost a year into their term, the “new” Maple Ridge City councillors are revisiting the future of Albion. Development of the Albion Flats has been in question for more than a decade, meeting with much criticism and debate as to whether it should be left as agricultural land or developed for industrial and primarily commercial use. The most recent turn of events came just after the current council was elected last November. In late December 2014, SmartCentres withdrew a request to swap land with the City to allow them to construct a large commercial development on the flats. Council has been receiving pressure to develop more shopping options, especially east of town, and the Albion Flats has been the primary site considered. Council has met twice with the planning department to understand and start considering their options for the Albion Flats. Albion Flats is an area east of downtown Maple Ridge, extending from 232nd to 244th

“This item will be discussed Streets – on both sides of the by council shortly,” the mayor Lougheed Highway. said, offering assurance. Agricultural Land “It remains a priority,” Commissioners have weighed she added. “I believe it’s an in, stating land on the northimportant area and one that west side of 105th Avenue is we need to carefully plan.” still suitable for farming, and thereby quashing many of the Options include amending the proposed ideas that have been 2011 concept plan, revisiting brought forward through the the earlier 2010 option, or a years for retail or industrial new land use scenario, Carter development. elaborated. This was again an issue Council would follow up by during the last civic election, holding workshops with the although not as much as past. various stakeholders and conSo, back in spring of this sult the public through a series year, the current council was of open houses, Carter said. given a summary, and asked “As a result, the ultimate goal staff for a more detailed report would be for council to endorse outlining their options. a concept plan to bring to the A second report was ALC that they feel compresented to council fortable with, and likely earlier last month, fleshrequest exclusion,” she ing out some of the added. details on a number of “At that point, if all options gleaned from the goes according to what Charrette report, said we think is the plan, we City planner Christine would start formulating Carter. Nicole Read policies, getting into the Council has since real nuts and bolts. It’s a Maple Ridge chosen to look deeper lot of work. No point in mayor into the Charette suggoing ahead unless the gestions, and planning ALC is comfortable with is expecting to report back to it.,” Carter said. council yet again, “in the new In spring 2016, the planning year.” department will ask council to “We are returning to the endorse a land-use plan. outcomes of the former public “We would next proceed with process and determine whether talking to the ALC in the sumcouncil can work with one of mer or fall. It’s hard to specify the designs that came out of an exact schedule because it that process,” explained Mayor depends on when we proceed Nicole Read. through the various phases.”

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Onni’s plans rile residents

A planned development was met with opposition Tuesday.

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The plan for development of phases three and four in Onni’s Golden Ears Business Park was the subject of a lengthy and emotional public input portion of a three-and-a-half hour council meeting on Tuesday. “I am strongly opposed to any warehouse complexes east of Harris Road,” said resident Randy Shaw. “We have a beautiful park, sports field, and rec centre there, and it should be surrounded with families.” Megan Mercier wants to see the city stop the fill permit and subsequent backfilling of 19265 Airport Way, “until you have an environmental officer on staff,” she said. “Three words we hear a lot about are ‘process,’ ‘open’ and ‘transparent,’ but I want to talk about optics,” said Patricia Gordon. “Why is the rezoning of these lands from agriculture to

industry even being considered in futility.” That’s not the case, Pitt when the OCP clearly states Meadows Mayor John Becker that there must first be a comassured the crowd. prehensive development plan, “We have nothing in the prior to the city even considhopper,” he said. ering rezoning applications?” “There’s no agenda we she asked. haven’t disclosed.” Onni appears to “be very Scott Carswell said preservconfident that the zoning will ing the land as agricultural is be in their favour,” she conimportant, because “I want to tinued. be able to show my chil“But it’s the city, not dren where their food Onni, who makes the comes from, besides the decision on rezongrocery store.” ing and the city who The last time he decides what is the best opened his tax assessland use.” ment, “it said Pitt Despite this, Gordon Meadows. I’m pretty said, updates to Onni’s sure it didn’t say Onni websites and brochures Meadows,” said small would suggest that John Becker business owner Jeff phases three and four Pitt Meadows Campbell. “There are are already a foregone mayor definitely some real conclusion. issues here. The develop“They boast 200 ment as proposed is not acres of zoned, serviced,and small-business friendly at all.” ready-to-build industrial land,” The public input session was which, she noted, “happens to an addition to the meeting’s be the entire size of the propagenda, and was not a formal erty of phases one, two, three public hearing. and four. The land in phases Rather, explained Becker, the three and four isn’t zoned purpose of the meeting was or ready to build; they are three-fold: Collect comments still zoned agriculture,” said from the public, identify comGordon. mon concerns, and have staff “Does Onni know something report back in responses to the that we don’t?” she asked.“If comments to “enable ongoing they do, then this entire public .com input session is www. just an exercise public dialogue.”

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Meadow Ridge Rotariansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Russian trip â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;life-changingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ineke Boekhorst and Dave Rempel visited Rotary Clubs and projects in the country. TROY LANDREVILLE tlandreville@mrtimes.com

neke Boekhorst said her tour through Russia with fellow Meadow Ridge Rotary Club member Dave Rempel was an â&#x20AC;&#x153;eye-opener.â&#x20AC;? The two local Rotarians left Sept. 13, then began their journey in Saint Petersburg, Russiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second largest city, before continuing to Novosibirsk and then to Vladivostok, before winding up in Moscow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a life-changing experience,â&#x20AC;? said Boekhorst, president-elect of Meadow Ridge Rotary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Russia is huge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so big,â&#x20AC;? she added, noting that travelling from Saint Petersburg to Novosibirsk, the group crossed several time zones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The amount of kilometres we travelled was enormous. At some point you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what day it was anymore.â&#x20AC;? The purpose of the trip was two-fold: for Rempel, a retired teacher and principal, and current School District 42 trustee, it was for closure, after Russian President Vladimir Putin closed adoptions of Russian children to families in North America. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last two years, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been planning to go back and respectfully and properly say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thank you,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and close the door,â&#x20AC;?

Rempel explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working with student exchanges [with Russia and Kazakhstan] since â&#x20AC;&#x2122;89 and adoptions since â&#x20AC;&#x2122;93.â&#x20AC;? Rempel planned to visit the directors of the orphanages, the embassy in Moscow, and anyone who has helped him facilitate the adoptions, to express his gratitude. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My wife and I have helped [families] adopt 300 orphans from Kazakhstan,â&#x20AC;? Rempel said. For many years, Boekhorst has always wanted to travel to Russia but her family wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interested in travelling to the country. When Rempel told club members he was going to Russia, Boekhorst and others expressed interest in joining them. Boekhorst ended up being the only Meadow Ridge Rotary member who joined him. he Meadow Ridge club has contributed to many projects in Russia, so a key reason behind Rempelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Boekhorstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s travels was to ensure that the projects were in fact moving forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to check up on those things: are they still there?â&#x20AC;? Boekhorst related. Projects included a $2,000 donation towards the construction of an solarium at an orphanage in Novosibirsk, and the donation of funds, computers, and white boards to a boys reform school. Boekhorst said she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;pleasantly surprisedâ&#x20AC;? that the projects went ahead as planned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The solarium was built and that was a matching grant pro-

Dave Stewart and Ineke Boekhorst from the Meadow Ridge Rotary Club visited with children at an orphanage in Vladivostok during the pairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tour through Russia recently. Inset right â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yellow additionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visible in the picture is the orphanageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solarium/now playroom, which was constructed with funding from the Meadow Ridge and Novosibirsk Rotary Clubs, along with matching funding from Rotary International. young men had to work, and gram with Rotary international, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where our truck went: and a Rotary club in Russia,â&#x20AC;? we bought them a dump Boekhorst said. truck for $8,500.â&#x20AC;? The project ended up costing The school includes a gar$20,000, funded by Rotarians at den plot, where some of the home and abroad. produce for the school is The solarium changed into a harvested. colourful play area for the chilâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite far away dren, with the floor from the school, so covered with foam. Every club they needed a dump â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful, truck, so they bring beautiful area,â&#x20AC;? did its their potatoes and Boekhorst said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The very best other vegetables orphanage had very and really to the school to little light so this really opened it up.â&#x20AC;? succeeded in be used, and any overage would go to â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was finished showing us market,â&#x20AC;? Boekhorst but its function their country. explained. changed because to Stewart and heat the solarium, in Dave Rempel Boekhorst brought Novosibirsk, it can with them Ridge go down to minus Meadows Minor 40 degrees [Celsius], Hockey Association jerseys, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very costly, so they changed along with six new soccer it into a very effective play area balls for the boys at the reform for the children,â&#x20AC;? Rempel added. Another stop was at the reform school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys were out there, school for boys between the ages playing soccer, and very excited of six and 18 who had been in about all the stuff [we brought contact for the law. them],â&#x20AC;? Boekhorst said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At one time, they were having an 85 per cent success rate,â&#x20AC;? uring their trip, Rempel Rempel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason was and Boekhorst visited six pretty simple: They have 65 Rotary clubs in Russia and acres of agricultural land so the Kazakhstan and are considering

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Meadow Ridge Rotarians Dave Rempel and Ineke Boekhorst brought Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey jerseys and soccer balls with them when they paid a visit to the Usurisk Boys Reform School.

five possible projects to fund jointly in the future. Rempel said he and Boekhorst were â&#x20AC;&#x153;phenomenally well receivedâ&#x20AC;? by the fellow Rotarians. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every club did its very best and really succeeded in showing us their country,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Siberian food event A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Siberian Food Eventâ&#x20AC;? is planned for Thursday Nov. 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary. All proceeds will go towards continuing to support the Russian projects. Tickets are $25 and include a traditional Siberian Meal, prepared by the Culinary Arts Class at SRT under the leadership of Karen Gin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dave and I will present pictures and details of our amazing trip,â&#x20AC;? Boekhorst added. Tickets available by calling Boekhorst at 604-467-2420.

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Soulmen win coveted title

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A local band won big at Coquitlamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hard Rock Casino, and they did it without pulling the lever of a single slot machine. The Soulmen emerged victorious after matching their musical, vocal, and entertaining talents against 30 other Lower Mainland high-energy swinging rock bands. The annual Hard Rock Casinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rock the Mic final battle of the bands competition was held last Thursday, Oct. 29, with the Soulmen featuring Double Overtime (formerly the Blues Brothers Too show band) taking the top prize. Soulmen is an 11-piece show band that includes a full brass section, and features seven Maple Ridge residents and two local business owners. With so many pieces to the musical puzzle, how does a band this large stay in sync? Singer Ian McDonnell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who plays the part of Jake, and owns and operates SPIN Hair Salon when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not on stage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; said the band membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; maturity helps bond them together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With a band of any size, it takes a lot of synchronicity to have everyone pulling the rope in the same direction,â&#x20AC;? said McDonnell, one half of the Soulmen along with Grant Eisworth (as Elwood). Now 48, McDonnell has been performing live since he was a teenager and said the Soulmen

The Soulmen featuring Double Overtime celebrated their win at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam on Oct. 29. featuring Double Overtime has something special. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This show, this band, gets a reaction unlike anything else Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever been involved in,â&#x20AC;? McDonnell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Blues Brothers are a lot of fun and allows us to do different songs and different genres of music, and it makes sense when we put it into context.â&#x20AC;? The Oct. 29 contest was a hard fought battle, between 30 talented groups of musicians, which took place every Thursday night over the past 10 weeks. The top prizes for best band were impressive, including a guaranteed appearance contract for the coming year with the Hard Rock Casino, cash, and various items and gift certificates. McDonnell said the competition was â&#x20AC;&#x153;fierce, as the availability of good live venues for bands has dramatically decreased over the last few years, and many talented musi-

cians were eager to break into the casino circuit.â&#x20AC;? The Soulmen and Double Overtime include: â&#x20AC;˘ Grant Eisworth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as Elwood â&#x20AC;˘ Sergei Silin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; saxophones â&#x20AC;˘ Douglas Knight â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keyboards â&#x20AC;˘ Sean Della Vedova â&#x20AC;&#x201C; drums With Maple Ridge residents, â&#x20AC;˘ Shannon Renning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as Trixie (vocals) â&#x20AC;˘ Matt Tinney â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bass guitar â&#x20AC;˘ George De vita â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lead guitar â&#x20AC;˘ Tom Walker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; trombone â&#x20AC;˘ Terry Gregson- â&#x20AC;&#x201C; trumpet (heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the owner of G&G music) â&#x20AC;˘ Ian McDonnell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as Jake â&#x20AC;˘ Jim Thompson- bari-sax â&#x20AC;˘ and special guest Chris Curry, who subbed for Della Vedova in the first round of the competition.

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ritics during the recent federal election suggested abolishing the Canadian Senate and using the millions saved to provide better benefits to Canada’s military veterans – since they actually did work on behalf of this country. The new federal cabinet was sworn into office on Wednesday and there is a great deal of pressure on the new prime minister. And the election campaign, unlike any previous Canadian election, mobilized people. One surprising group was veterans, who have not typically been vocal about politics – as a collective. But massive changes to vet benefits in recent years by the Conservative government prompted action. There were controversies over office closures, job cuts, and changes to pensions and benefits. Now that a Liberal government is in charge, people want to see how Justin Trudeau – and equally as important, how his new veterans affairs minister – respond. The new government doesn’t sit until Dec. 3, but the cabinet was named Wednesday. Sworn in Nov. 4 was MP Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre). Hehr is a lawyer and community activist. A drive-by shooting in 1991 left Hehr a quadriplegic. He was elected to the Alberta legislature in 2008, serving as the shadow minister for justice and solicitor general for the Alberta Liberal caucus. In addition to being federal minister of Veterans Affairs, he’s the associate minister of national defence. There will be the honeymoon period when Canadians allow the new government to get into office and learn at least the basics. But, Canadians will want action on key issues, such as the veterans file. The new cabinet swearing in comes one week before Remembrance Day. Canadians, no matter what their political beliefs, no matter whether they agree with sending troops to a particular war or confict or duty, and no matter which government is in office, benefit from having military members make sacrifices. – TIMES

Vets sacrifed their tomorrows for others’ todays

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s the years progress, a personal Holidays and generally acknowledged rhythm begins to evolve. We days of special interest become focal tend to affix certain types of points of varying strength, depending on memories and thoughts to the the personal experiences they evoke that build us into who we are. earth’s position in relation to People in most Christianthe sun – positions to which valued societies have spewe arbitrarily have assigned cial thoughts for Christmas. values of months and weeks That day always brings my and days. thoughts closer to the corner Just as the Earth dances a of my mind that stores memrhythm around the sun, our ories of family gatherings, and personal rhythms centre on of my mom and the things she special dates. did to help me shape my life. Some of the dates are unique Other religions offer their to ourselves. They can mark own similar focal points. birthdays or weddings. The Labour Day always reminds date that recalls the death of BOB GROENEVELD me of my dad, the focal point someone you loved or admired being an experience long can draw special significance ago in which he saved my brother from that creates an annual landmark. For drowning, while I stood helplessly watchsome, the rhythm includes life accoming him almost lose his own life in the plishments. Graduations may be importprocess. ant, or the attainment of a professional Part of the rhythm of ebbing and flowgoal. For me, Feb. 4 has special importing memories as those special dates come ance as the day I last smoked a cigarette, and go is the learning process. That latter now nearly 40 years ago.

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focal point always reminds me of my father’s strength, and of his ability – and his willingness – to deliver that strength to us, any time we needed it, and at any cost. Every year, as we approach Remembrance Day, my personal rhythm drifts towards the part of my brain that houses poppies and cenotaphs, bent and tired old veterans who were once robust young soldiers, and a yellow submarine. The poppies lead to the cenotaphs. They are both about respecting the value that people of yesterday placed on the value of our todays. The veterans – and the ceremonies honouring them – remind us of the awful cost that can be associated with the disruption of the rhythm of life. That’s not a value judgment on the wars that those people fought, but an acknowledgment of what they were willing to sacrifice to maintain the rhythm that sustains us all. Our Remembrance Day watchword that brings yesterday, today, and tomorrow together around Remembrance Day is

“Lest We Forget” – a simple reminder of people and experiences that have helped to shape all our personal rhythms. In India there is a monument to Second World War veterans which is inscribed with this tremendously powerful sentiment: “When you go home, tell them of us, and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today.” Years ago, I used to drive past Nanoose Bay when visiting family in Port Alberni. At the naval dock across the bay, there often was parked a submarine. It and other naval vessels there were painted bright yellow, so they could easily be spotted and identified during peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts. For decades, they have all been painted the dull grey of warrior stealth. The yellow submarine has become one of the most significant focal points of my personal rhythm, each year renewing in me the hope that, perhaps tomorrow, those ships will again shed their grey cloaks – giving purpose back to todays that are lost.

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Juno Beach must be cherished Dear Editor, My family emigrated from Germany shortly after the Second World War. I have always known in my heart, that our family replaced the life of some young Canadian soldier, who lies buried in Normandy. As a result, I have always had a profound respect for this generation of men and women who have been very aptly named in history books as the greatest generation. They are all moving on now. Seen less and less at the cenotaphs every year, and much like their First World War brethren, they will all soon pass into the pages of history, never to see the likes of them again. My wife and I went to Europe this year. As true Canadians, Vimy and Juno were absolute priorities for us to visit. We felt compelled to go there to show our gratitude and respect for the fallen. Vimy stands in solitude in the middle of nowhere. The sur-

Remembrance Day We who were not there may think generally of war, make mention of campaigns, tours of duty, numbers of soldiers fighting in places far away. But the men and women who were there, who served and fought in Europe and the Far and Middle East did so one at a time, and each of them has a name. Those who came back we welcome, recognize, and thank. For those who did not we keep their names close in the heart of town, and once each year we gather to wait and watch and listen and release them one by one into the sparkling air of a cold November day. As the last leaves fall, their names fly up, up, up and away. – Alan Woodland, Maple Ridge rounding fields are still laden with unexploded ordinance from the battles that raged 100 years ago. I remember Remembrance Day parades as a young boy seeing hundreds of First World War veterans. They are all gone now.

We then attended Juno Beach. I’ve read many an account of the sacrifices made at Juno Beach, so to stand there, and to imagine what those boys faced as they scrambled up the beach was a bit overwhelming. You can really sense

the carnage, and you can’t truly understand that until you physically stand on that beach. So while I was taking all of this in, I noted some locals walking their dogs. I guess it’s just any old beach to them. The dogs did their business, on the very sands that our boys died on, and they moved on. They didn’t even bother to pick it up. I was flabbergasted. This is Canadian sacred ground. Have you all forgotten? It really seems to be a forgotten beach, which is in sharp contrast to the way in which the Americans revere and maintain Utah and Omaha. In a few more years, our remaining boys will all have passed on, as well, yet their sacrifices cannot be forgotten. Juno needs to be upgraded to the level of Utah and Omaha. It’s our sacred ground, and it should never be mistaken as another dog run. William Jost, Maple Ridge

Government panders to companies Dear Editor, At some time in the distant past (15 years?), Rogers used negative billing (maybe even 18 to 20 years ago). This created a firestorm and badly singed the public’s posterior. They were, I suppose, forced out of B.C. after they’d done this. Rightly so! We then had Shaw take their place. This has turned out to be a huge blessing. They are really responsive when something goes wrong. That’s what our alleged government will not do: create legislation, if ever passed, prohibiting negative billing. This legislation must not be ambiguous. There must be heavy penalties against those doing it.

Shaw fully understands that in serving the public, they need to be in a people company – none of that fast shuffle stuff such as Rogers did. In the retail business, one has to be fully responsive… respective or get burnt.

Now, it appears that negative billing nonsense has reared its ugly head again. The government far too often ignores ideas and requests from those they allegedly serve. It seems that only when there is an over-

Facebook feedback Pitt Meadows’ finance director is proposing a tax increase for 2016, saying it is necessary to deliver the same services as last year. “The increase in property values should be enough to “maintain” what limited service we have. A $1.5 mil home in Vancouver pays $5k, A $400k house in Ridge pays $3800. Something is wrong here!” – Grant Eby “Bahahahahahaha....” – Natalie Whelan

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whelming scream of outrage, do they ever act. Perhaps, though, often never. Do MPs ever wonder why there is a large percentage of people who do not bother to vote? Do they even care? Perhaps it is because it seems so pointless. Election after election, it seems like the same old nonsense… the lines seem blurred. Government is pandering to business, or at least that’s how it tends to appear here. After the Rogers debacle, one would think the comatose government would have acted – but did not of course. I have a friend in AA who puts it like this: “They talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk.” Robert W. Stirling, Maple Ridge

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I N HONOUR O F

Remembrance Day LEGION

WHONNOCK

Promise made to keep singing Soldiers lost Linda Jones revels in veterans smiles.

MICHAELA GARSTIN editorial@mrtimes.com

With tears in his eyes, a First World War veteran used his cane to walk slowly up to Linda Jones after one of her performance in White Rock in the early 1980s. He shook her hand earnestly and expressed his gratitude for the songs she sang at the Remembrance Day event. The tunes brought him back to his youth, a tough wartime era that was intermingled with happy memories. “This was the turning point for me. I knew I wanted to sing to the veterans,” said Jones, who lives in Maple Ridge and performed her ninth annual sold-out show at her hometown legion again this past Sunday. “There were bad times – they fought in horrendous conditions – that goes hand-in-hand with war. But the music brings back the good times of their youth,” Jones said. It was seeing the pain in the veterans’ eyes, along with the accompanying smiles, that led to her calling. “They were all young guys when the war started, around 16 to 25 years old. They had the world by the tail, but they also endured harsh conditions – slogging

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Second World War veteran Neil McLean of Maple Ridge received a hug and serenade from local entertainer Linda Jones, who performed a pre-Remembrance Day show at the legion on Sunday. through a foot of mud, sleeping in lice-infested bags, not knowing when a bomb would be dropped,” said Jones, whose father and grandfather served in the army. “The music gives them comfort and lifts their spirits. It brings back some of the special memories.” Over the past four decades, Jones has sung an eclectic mix of songs for her veteran friends, including British show tunes, the Roaring ’20s music, rock ‘n’ roll, and country music. She knew music was her

calling while she was still a teenager. Lured by the tunes but still underage, she would hide at the back of nightclubs to keenly listen to the performances. This is where her lifelong passion became more apparent. Jones used to sing to her father, who served as a member of the Saskatoon Light Infantry during the Second World War. Her grandfather, uncle, and husband also served in the forces. She has a photo of her-

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Remembrance Day

husband, a sergeant parachute instructor in the British military, with Prince Charles after he took his first parachute jump. Jones performs a dozen shows a year – nearly all of them to singing to veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War. “I made a promise that I would keep singing as long as there are people who the songs have meaning for,” she said, appreciating her younger supporters, too. “People who didn’t fight are aware and appreciative of the veterans’ service.”

Whonnock historian Fred Braches has diligently researched the lives of men from Whonnock who fought during the First and Second World Wars. Their names are listed on two plaques at Whonnock Lake Centre, and on Nov. 11, a group of residents will take part in a Remembrance Day ceremony to show their respect. One soldier, Robert Fletcher, who worked as a real estate agent and farmer in Whonnock, reduced his age so he would be allowed to enlist. His wife, Georgina, a member of Whonnock’s Norwegian Lee family, donated money in his name to City hall after he died in conflict. Another soldier, Robert Harris, was a farmer who enlisted with the British regiments immediately after Britain declared war. He served in Egypt and Gallipoli before joining the battle at the Western Front. Despite years of dedicated research, the history of many Robert Harris of the men honoured on the plaque has been lost. They were likely relatives or friends of people who lived in Whonnock, rather than fulltime residents, Braches explained. “We had quite a few residents pass away,” said Phil Johnson, who has been organizing the Remembrance ceremony for the past 25 years. “Whonnock ,at the time of the First World War, was a vibrant community, and we had many men go to fight.” It’s a passion for honouring Canada’s veterans that has led Johnson to organize the community’s small ceremony for more than two decades. Around 100 people are expected to attend on Nov. 11 – a number Johnson has seen grow more quickly in the last few years. “A lot of people who live here are elderly, and they can’t make it into town,” said Johnson, adding families with young children also come to pay their respects. The intimate ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. at Whonnock Lake Centre, and includes a minute of silence marking the eleventh hour and the laying of poppy wreaths. > More: mrtimes.com, search ‘Whonnock’

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Cadets key to service Poppies ensure continued giving MICHAELA GARSTIN editorial@mrtimes.com

Pitt Meadows cadets are gearing up for next week’s Remembrance Day service that is expected to draw 3,000-plus onlookers to honour Canada’s veterans. “The cadets are integral to every facet of the ceremony,” said services coordinator Sandi Wight, whose late husband was a Korean vet and an army cadet captain. During the services, local army, navy, and sea cadets will be carrying flags in the colour party and participating in the band, Wight explained. In addition to other duties, they will stand guard in advance and during the ceremony, and will help with laying of wreaths at the cenotaph, as well as leading O Canada and playing the bugle. “By being cadets, they learn leadership skills,” said Wight, adding this training is important to the organization of community events in Pitt Meadows like the Remembrance Day parade and ceremony. Before her husband passed away, he would take cadets camping and hiking to teach them wil-

derness survival skills. Not only do cadets gain valuable outdoor skills, noted Wight, they also increase their self-confidence and are better able to lead groups in the future. In fact, after graduating many cadets remain on as instructors. “Cadet leaders aim to give the cadets an all-around knowledge that they can take into the future, whichever path they choose,” said Wight, noting they also form a deep respect for Canada’s military and veterans, making Remembrance Day one of the most important days of the year for them. Last year, 11 veterans watched and took part in the Pitt Meadows service. The parade route is relatively short, allowing a number of veterans to be able to march to the cenotaph. This year, the parade starts at 10:30 a.m. inside the Pitt Meadows recreation centre and ends at the cenotaph, located at 12007 Harris Rd. The ceremony includes speeches, the recital of traditional poems and songs, the laying of wreaths, and a two-minute observance of silence at 11 a.m. to honour those who lost their lives at war.

Taggers are accepting donations in exchange for the lapel pins.

We call the “folks who hold the poppy trays taggers because poppies are not sold.

ROC LACHANCE editorial@mrtimes.com

It’s a symbol dating back thousands of years: It’s the poppy. Some were found in Egyptian tombs more than 3,000 years ago. They were mentioned in Homer’s Iliad war story. Even ancient Greek and Roman gods favoured the poppy. This year, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88 are once again paying homage to veterans and all the contributions and sacrifices they have made, in large part, thanks to the poppy. These specially designed lapel pins are once again being distributed throughout Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows right now. And, Diane Cougar is asking local residents to dig deep for a donation to this year’s poppy campaign, knowing the money will go a long ways to helping the community-at-large and many local veterans. Poppy taggers, who include army, air, and navy cadets, can be

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Legion’s poppy campaign chair Diane Cougar hopes residents will pick up poppies by donation and then wear them to honour military veterans, past and present, leading up to and on Remembrance Day. found in numerous locations leading up to Remembrance Day, said Cougar, who is again serving as chair of the poppy campaign. “We call the folks who hold the poppy trays taggers, because poppies are not sold. People choose to make a donation,” Cougar explained. Poppies are distributed in more than 200 business loca-

tions around town, These include malls, local grocery stores, Canadian Tire, and Pharmasave in Pitt Meadows, as well as retirement and seniors residential homes, and even the hospital. “Last year, due to the generosity of the people in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows communities, we collected $79,000 in donations,” said Cougar.

The money goes back into the communities, in different forms. Last year, a special needs bed was provided for Ridge Meadows Hospital, thanks to the legion. This year, some of the funds were used for a lift that goes down into the stairs, at the legion. “Through the Veterans Transitional Foundation, some of the monies helps modern-day veterans with health needs,” Cougar added. “Some things like hearing aids, dentures, or glasses are not entirely covered by Veterans Affairs Canada. Perhaps a veteran needs a ramp or wheelchair,” she elaborated. Charities and fundraising projects such as Christmas Haven, benefit from poppy donations. “The money is never used for legion rents or utilities,” she clarified.

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Committed to remembering vets Jeff Davis takes his duties as parade commander to heart. MICHAELA GARSTIN editorial@mrtimes.com

Capt. Jeff Davis works diligently on his 1942 Bren Gun Carrier, a light armored vehicle that carried infantry during the Second World War. His son, who also has a keen interest in military history, is there to lend a helping hand as Maple Ridge’s Remembrance Day services quickly approach. Davis, who also owns a 1943 Harley Davidson, a 1942 military jeep and a twotonne Chevrolet Canadian Military Pattern trucks, has run the parade for the past two decades. “Maple Ridge has one of the biggest parades in B.C. It might even be the biggest,” said Davis, a former Royal Canadian Army Cadet who is now a cadet leader and firefighter. As Remembrance Day parade commander, Davis is deeply involved in the event to honour Maple Ridge’s veterans, most of whom are in their 90s. Accompanied by family and friends, roughly 10 veterans watched the parade and the ceremony at the cenotaph last year. Davis’ father, who was a cadet but too young to serve in the war, sparked his interest in military history, a tradition he passed down to his son who was also a cadet.

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Capt. Jeff Davis has headed up the parade for the Maple Ridge Remembrance Day ceremonies for decades. Through the years, Davis has researched the names of men who died during war to add to plaques at the cenotaph in Memorial Peace Park. He scoured old newspapers at the library and searched documents from the War

Graves Commission to find 15 names that were missed for various reasons. “One man was born here and lived his whole life here, but he enlisted in another province. He should be recognized,” said Davis, adding

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there are likely still other names missing despite his extensive research. With a passion for military history, he also researched the names of men who died when a Liberator Bomber and a P40 fighter plane crashed in Maple Ridge. Their names have since been added on a bronze plaque at the cenotaph. “It was a lot of work, but these men deserve their names to be up,” said Davis. He hopes more men and women who fought in Afghanistan, as well as peace keepers from countries such as Bosnia, participate in the local services this year. “We don’t see as many of these men and women. I would like them to know that they can come out in any types of clothes they want and still march in the parade,” he said. The parade – which winds from the 224th Street legion in Maple Ridge to the cenotaph – starts at 10:30 a.m. The services at Memorial Peace Park are expected to attract at least 5,000 people again this year. As in past Remembrance Day services, this year’s will feature veterans, the legion, RCMP, cadets, scouts and girl guides, firefighters, the Knights of Columbus, correctional officers, a band, and many other groups. A traditional ceremony will take place at the end of the parade, including the reciting of poems, singing of O Canada, the Last Post call, a possible flyby, and laying of wreaths.

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Architect rediscovers painting Wayne Bissky’s work will be shown this weekend at Meadow Gardens Golf Club. MICHAELA GARSTIN

Local architect and artist Wayne Bissky held one of his paintings at his Maple Ridge office.

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Maple Ridge artist Wayne Bissky wishes he began painting sooner. An architect by trade, he recently rediscovered paintbrush and canvas after initially studying art in school 35 years ago. His passion lies in watercolours, which he sees as a “metaphor for life.” He allows each painting to “go with the flow” and take him on an adventure, rather than attempting to control the outcome. Bissky particularly enjoys sketching while on the road because the paintings end up holding more meaning for him than a photograph that’s quickly snapped. He aims to catch the location’s mood and feeling, rather than focusing on depicting the area exactly as it is. Close to home, he has painted a blueberry field in Pitt Meadows, the Haney Farmers Market, and Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver. He chose vivid colours to depict life on the Suez Canal and in the seaside town of Monterosso al Mare, Italy. A member of the Stave Falls Artist Group, Bissky moved from the Prairies with his family to Maple Ridge 25 years ago. “Maple Ridge has a very vibrant arts community. I

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always run into more people who are artists in some fashion, be it painting, sculpture, ceramics, or another medium,” he said. Bissky’s passion for art was reignited by fellow Stave Falls Artist Ron Hedrick, founder of the group, who taught him how to paint. “He’s the reason why I paint,” said Bissky. “It’s his fault. My wife blames him,” he added with a laugh. Bissky’s artwork will be on display at their exhibition and sale this weekend. The event runs Nov. 6 to 8 at Meadow Gardens Golf Club. Along with enjoying live entertainment, visitors can view paintings from the group’s

10 artists, as well as artwork from guest Mike Svob – whose signature style is the use of strong, bold colours. This year, a portion of the show’s proceeds goes toward a bursary for a high school student who plans to pursue post-secondary education in visual arts. Stave Falls Artist Group’s 10th anniversary exhibit and sale is at the Meadow Gardens Golf Club in Pitt Meadows on Nov. 6 from 7 to 10 p.m., and on Nov. 7 and 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and there is a chance to win Bissky’s painting Evening on Neaves Road, which has been donated as a door prize. > More: mrtimes.com, search ‘Bissky’

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Free Indian food and a chance to be immersed in an exotic culture are being served up Saturday at Maple Ridge Library. The library is teaming up with the Family Education and Support Centre, Ridge Meadows South Asian Cultural Society, and Interfaith Building Bridges to host the annual Diwali celebration, inviting the community to take part in the “afternoon of delightful activities.” This major Sikh and Hindu Festival of Lights holiday, known as Diwali, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over dark, explained librarian Curtis Acton.

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A number of organizations come together each year to host the Diwali celebrations at Maple Ridge Library. With that in mind, guests to the afternoon event can decorate and light a lamp during the celebration. They can also enjoy Indian cuisine, crafts, puppet shows of traditional Indian folk tales, and costumed children dancing. It’s a family event, suitable

for all ages. “Every year this Festival of Lights gets more and more popular,” Acton said. “Quite often we host 300 to 400 guests. Indian culture is mainstreaming. Just look at the blossoming number of Indian restaurants,” Acton added. “When immigrants come to Canada, they often learn about our culture through celebrating holidays like Halloween and Christmas. This is a chance to meet your neighbours, learn about their culture, and celebrate the harvest.” Asked what is cool about this event, Acton enthusiastically replied: “Everything! People have the idea that libraries shush you. Not so. And not just for this event.” The celebration is being held in the Maple Ridge Library on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. When people arrive, if they’re not sure where they are, all they have to do is follow the smell of food.

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Husky district manager Steven Christiansen, Friends in Need Food Bank executive director Mary Robson, area resident and Husky prize winner Jon Mutiger, and Husky retailer Sean Siaus were on hand to give $5,000 to the local food bank. Mutiger won the Husky’s Dog Days of Summer, which meant he had the chance to donate the cash to a food bank of his choice.

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Nov. 5 Watersheds • Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society presents Know Your Watersheds, at Maple Ridge Library’s Alouette Room. Doors open at 6:40 p.m., presentations begin at 7. The evening features Matt Foy, a retired biologist with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans/Habitat Restoration Division. Free event. Nov. 5 Local voices • Local Voices, celebrating citizens of Maple Ridge past and present, takes place at the Maple Ridge Library at 7 p.m.

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to the grand opening of Maple Ridge Wellness Centre. He and partner Dr. Zehra Gajic, along with their team (above) recently opened up the centre on North Avenue, behind the Haney Public House. Newly elected MP Dan Ruimy was on hand for the ribbon cutting.

Nov. 6,7 Art show • Stave Falls Artist Group hosts a 10th anniversary exhibition at Meadow Gardens Golf Club, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free.

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Nov. 7 Diwali • Maple Ridge Library hosts Diwali celebrations from 2 to 4 p.m. Free admission and food included.

Globetrotter travels closer to home:

Hayward’s Betsy Van Herwaarden has shared pictures with TIMES readers from around the globe. This time, however, she’s a little closer to home. She recently took a road trip with her two brothers, that included a stop on the dock at Bella Coola. “It was a beautiful drive through the Freedom Hill,” she said. It is something a bit different.”

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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows residents were among those recognized during the annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards, held at Douglas College recently. The awards, which are part of the college’s self employment program, also marked two decades of helping more than 4,000 clients with their entre-

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preneurial dreams. Two of the three finalists in the high tech category hailed from Maple Ridge. Don Lekei’s ‘Help My-Tech’ business, was a finalist in the category for the second time in two years.

Canadian Power Conversion’s Ian Price was the winner in the category. Other local finalists included Stephanie Hill from Best Friends Children’s Centre Inc., who took home the service award, James

Dicks from Mr. Lunch Food Service Inc. won the perseverance award, and Monica Lechintan, from Albion Good Beginnings, won the smartest start award. Also in attendance at the evening was Dan

Ruimy, Liberal MP for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge. Ruimy himself is a graduate of the program. He has instructed one of the courses, and owns his own business in Maple Ridge.

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n the wake Bob Shantz’s passing in August, five lawyers chose to leave their practice in Pitt ERIC ZIMMER Meadows to take over his law offices and clients. Eric Mollema, Adrienne Dale, Sherri Robinson, Ryan Dueckman, and Marcela Shockey were lawyers with Becker & Company, but announced a new firm in Maple Ridge. It’s called Centra Lawyers LLP, and it’s incorporated with the practice of R.D. Shantz and Associates. They’ve taken over Shantz’s former offices in and are open. “Centra Lawyers LLP is proud to be a new addition to the

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BC Lions wide receiver Manny Arceneaux had a straightforward message for Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary students Monday afternoon: find that delicate balance between athletics and education. The 28-year-old pass catcher visited SRT to speak to students – including a few of the school’s football players – about the importance of education amid all of the distractions that surround them. Bringing Arceneaux to SRT was Jen Hamilton, the CEO/franchisor of Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Inc. – which has a studio in downtown Maple Ridge. “The purpose of Manny speaking to the kids is to keep them motivated and to encourage them to reach for the stars and follow their dreams, while finding a balance between education, social networks, and sports,” Hamilton told The TIMES. “It was talking about choices – every-

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Jen Hamilton and Dainia Leong from Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Inc. joined BC Lions kicker Manny Arceneaux at Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary on Monday. day decisions and just being a student athlete,” explained Arceneaux, who noted that he tries to get active in the commun-

ity as much as he possibly can. “Books first: you’ve got to have academics just to play athletics.” Hamilton said she was thrilled that Arceneaux volunteered his time to visit Maple Ridge and speak about the balance between education and sports. While at SRT, Arceneaux spoke at an assembly before offering a few pointers to the Titans’ junior football players. SRT teacher Scott Tomlin was impressed with Arceneaux during his visit. “He did a really good job with connecting with the kids on their level,” Tomlin said. A 6 ft. 2 in., 211-pound native of Alexandria, La., Arceneaux rejoined the Lions in May 2013 following a two-year absence and National Football League stints with Minnesota, Washington, and the New York Jets. Arceneaux has enjoyed an outstanding season, helping the Lions make the CFL playoffs while making 76 catches for 1,151 yards and nine touchdowns (all CFL career bests for him). He’s hoping to add to those totals when the Lions play their final game of the regular season this Saturday, Nov. 7 against the visiting Calgary Stampeders Opening kickoff is set for 4 p.m. at Vancouver’s BC Place.

This month at The ACT Arts Centre The ACT Art Gallery Iceland Unbound Till November 14 Ensemble 2015 Nov 21 – Dec 19 Featuring small ensembles of art and fine craft, this exhibition is full of opportunities for inspired Christmas shopping. Opening Reception: November 21, 3:30 – 5pm & 7-8pm Enjoy music from The Earthtones. Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music Sunday, November 8 Dress up and sing-a-long as we celebrate 50 years at this interactive screening of the favourite film! Showstoppers Academy: A Throwback Christmas November 13 – 14 Classical Coffee Concert Wednesday, November 18 Join pianist Sarah Hagen with special guest violist Marcus Takizawa

Nashville Hurricane Saturday, November 21 The hit follow-up to last year’s sold out show of 6 Guitars – a curious tale of finger pickin’ fury! Jeff Hamilton Trio with Cory Weeds Sunday, November 22 Get jazzed! Versatile drummer Jeff Hamilton performs with his trio and Vancouver’s own tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds. Come early for the Free Pre-Shows at 7:15 pm in the Lobby! MRCB Fall Concert – All Over the Map Tuesday, November 24 Country Christmas Benefit Concert Saturday, November 28 Canadian Brass Saturday November 28 Don’t miss the world’s favourite brass band at The ACT! GEMS: Boychoir Monday, November 30 A troubled young boy is pushed to put his soul into music.

ALT Fest Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII & No Tweed Too Tight Visit www.theactmapleridge.org Friday, November 20 for schedules. Two blockbuster Fringe hits in one side-splitting event! Register at recreg4u.ca or 604-465-2470.

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Smith successful Maple Ridge wrestler and Simon Fraser University sophomore Payten Smith won at the Clan International women’s tournament last Saturday. Search “Payten” at: mrtimes.com

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