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Friends gathered at a memorial for Eleni Isacu, who died in a single-car crash on Lougheed Highway and 203rd Street in the early hours of Friday morning. Flowers, candles, and pictures (inset) were left at the memorial.

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Fatal accident

Crash claims life of Pitt Meadows teen

A memorial site where a 19year-old lost her life late last week sprung up quickly.

Eleni Isacu, 19, of Pitt Meadows died at the scene Friday morning after her car veered off the road and slammed into a pillar at the 203rd Street shopping mall by Tim Hortons. There were no other cars involved and Isacu was alone in the car at the time of the accident at 3:24 a.m. on April 22. The 1988 Honda was travelling westbound on the Lougheed

when it lost control and hit a cement pillar at an entrance to the shopping mall. Ridge Meadows RCMP Traffic Services and the RCMP Lower Mainland Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstruction Services are investigating the fatal crash. The westbound lanes of Lougheed Highway were closed for six hours after the crash while police investigated what happened. Friend Kelsey Simpson, 20, arrived at the accident scene Saturday with friends to lay flowers and say a prayer. Simpson worked with Isacu

at a local McDonald’s and the two also went to Pitt Meadows Secondary. “She was always smiling and made you happy,” said Simpson of Isacu. “She was such a brilliant, wonderful young woman.” Friends of Isacu cast doubt on reports she might have been using her cellphone at the time of the accident. Simpson said she doubts her friend would have been texting or talking on her phone while driving. “She was such a smart girl,” said Simpson. “She wouldn’t have been driving and texting.”

Another friend, Nadia Hamze, 20, said Isacu was loved by everyone. “It was never dull with her,” she said. “She made even doing nothing fun.” Diane Linde said they won’t forget their friend. “We will miss her forever and we will always be thinking about her.” Barb Sharpe is a neighbour of the family and said people in the tight-knit community are devastated. “She was a childhood friend and it is a very difficult time right now for everyone,” she said. Family members said it was

too early to discuss the tragedy and asked for privacy. Isacu was a member of the Vancouver All Stars cheerleading team. Tributes by other cheerleading teams have been posted on various social media sites. “She was a beautiful girl who touched so many with her kindness,” wrote one cheerleader on Facebook. RCMP are not commenting on the cause of the accident, but do indicate speed appears to have been a factor. Postmedia Network, Inc.

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Upfront

Federal election 2011

Reporter Maria Rantanen talks with each local candidates.

Meeting the candidates

What’s OnLine

Couple charged A 51-year-old Pitt Meadows man, and a 37-year-old Maple Ridge woman are now facing charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, after driving their pickup truck, with freshly-cut marijuana plants inside, through a Ridge Meadows RCMP Traffic Services speed enforcement operation. Police seized more than 23 kilograms of marijuana plants, and both suspects were released on a promise to appear in court in June. • See more online: www.mrtimes. com, click on “News”

Man rescued A group of men that were hanging out together at Goose Lake, above the Golden Ears Golf Course in Maple Ridge, became alarmed when one of their group started experiencing what Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue called a “medical condition.” “Upon arrival at the scene it was determined that there was no immediate threat to the subject’s health,” said team head Rick Laing, “and he was able to be walked out.” • See more online: www.mrtimes. com, click on “News”

Signs go missing The federal Liberal candidate reported that 75 of his signs had gone missing this weekend. The party reported the disappearance to the police, but riding president Brian Rice said he doesn’t want to waste tax dollars on an investigation. However, he calls the disappearance of the signs “unfortunate.” • See more online: www.mrtimes. com, click on “News”

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Incumbent MP Randy Kamp was at the Maple Ridge Library last week to meet locals.

Future voter Jeremy Laity shared a laugh with NDP candidate Craig Speirs.

Mandeep Bhuller, Liberal candidate met with Jack Emberly at the library last week.

Peter Tam is running in the federal election as a Green Party candidate.

Randy Kamp

Craig Speirs

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Family is top priority for the local Liberal candidate.

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The Green Party wants dialogue to find environmental solutions.

Getting tough on crime and focusing on the economy are top of the agenda for Conservative candidate Randy Kamp. The Conservative platform during this election has been “tough on crime,” and incumbent MP Kamp, seeking a fourth term from electors in Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and Mission, said keeping Canadians safe is a priority for his party. “The pendulum has swung too far,” he said. “We have to get serous about enforcing our laws.” The government had 11 crime bills it wanted to pass before the government fell, and Stephen Harper has indicated he will pass them in one bundle within 100 days if the Conservatives form the next government. The bills include a crackdown on organized drug crime, changes to house arrests laws, eliminating pardons for serious criminals, tougher sentences and mandatory jail time for sexual offences aginast children, up-to-date tools for law enforcement and national security agencies to fight hightech crime, give police and courts more tools to fight terrorism, and steamlining long and complex trials. The Conservative Party has a “three-legged stool” approach to fighting crime, Kamp said, which is prevention, punishment, and rehabilitation. “We think the piece of the puzzle that lost its way over the last decade or more... is the deterrant and holding criminals accountable for their actions,” Kamp said.

Craig Speirs wants to integrate green policy with a social message. The NDP candidate for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission said the NDP economic platform and their social programs are all costed out despite criticism that they can’t pay for what they’re promising. Speirs said Canada is “blessed” with having enough food, forest, and fertilizer to be sustainable, and thereby is a “really stable place to invest,” he said; therefore, corporations don’t need any more tax reductions “We think the corporations have had enough of a break,” Speirs said. “Sixty billion dollars is enough.” “Why do we just give away billions and billions of dollars with no hooks,” Speirs said. “The NDP platform said if we give tax breaks, we expect something in return.” He added that the economic recovery of the country isn’t valid unless it includes everybody. Instead of spending money on bricks and mortar to stimulate the economy, Speirs would rather money were spent investing in the “human infrastructure” through education and retraining. “I would like to see more leadership [in education] from the federal government onto the provincial scene,” he said. When people face adversity and make it through, the next step is job training and education. His social message spills over into his criticism of the Conservative bid to expand prisons in Canada.

Mandeep Bhuller has put families at the top of his priority list as he vies for a seat in the House of Commons. Bhuller, as the Liberal candidate for Pitt Meadows-Maple RidgeMission, said he wants to “restore hope” in the economy of Canada. “The Liberal Party of Canada is offereing substantial solutions... that have been proven to be successful in the past,” Bhuller said. Bhuller said people are still “dumbfounded” by the economic problems of the last couple years, and although the economy is recovering, many feel they are still working hard but not getting ahead. The Liberal party has offered a “family pack” agenda which includes a national child care program, tuition relief, family care leave whereby anyone would be eligible to a six-month leave to care for severely ill family members without the threat of losing their jobs. “My priority is simple: to improve the living conditions and quality of life for families,” Bhuller said of his campaign to become the riding’s member of parliament. Bhuller said the Liberal party’s green platform is “costed out” with incentives for people to save energy. “We’re offering a tangible plan with actual numers and actual policy,” Bhuller said, about their environmental policies. The green innovation tax credit being proposed by the Liberals would allow families to have a tax credit of up to $1,300 to retrofit their homes to make them energy efficient.

The Green philosophy is global and non-confrontational, according to federal candidate Peter Tam. Instead of complaining, Tam said the party’s philosophy is about finding solutions to problems, specifically environmental problems. “Sometimes it’s hard to do but it’s something we adopted as a policy,” he said. Tam said he’d like to see a two-way dialogue to find a solution instead of telling people what to do. Environmental policies are built into all policies that the party puts forward, Tam said, including energy, transportation, and economic policies. “We want continued sustainability of our economy without having to sacrifice our environment,” he said. One example would be salmon farming, Tam said. He doesn’t want salmon farmers to lose their livelihood, but he would like to see how wild salmon production could be increased. “[We] don’t want to kill an industry and take away jobs,” he added. Tam is hoping his campaign to become MP for Pitt MeadowsMaple Ridge-Mission will be green and innovative, like his party’s platform. “We’re trying to get our message out at minimal cost,” Tam said. The Green Party is a global party with parties in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, Tam pointed out, because enviornmental issues don’t just affect Canada.

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High unemployment in, for example, Mission, would be helped by continuing to lower taxes for corporations as that would encourage job growth, Kamp said. Kamp said there weren’t any new tax cuts for corporations in the budget presented before the government fell, but the tax cuts for next year were part of a legislated multi-year plan. The economic recovery is still “fragile,” Kamp said, and he said corporate tax revenue are projected to increase by 6.3 per cent over the next five years even though the tax rate has gone down. The five important issues for his party are keeping streets safer, eliminating the deficit, tax relief for families, seniors, and caregivers, creating jobs, and security and the armed forces.

Building more prisons misses the root cause of many problems which is addiction, Speirs said. These people need “love and inclusion” to heal rather than feeling disenfranchised. “You never heal anyone with a stick,” Speirs said. While he said criminals should pay for their crimes, it should be done through restitution and restorative justice, and not through fear and revenge. “Our whole system is based on fear,” Speirs said. Speirs said jails train people how to do crime and produce more hardened criminals. “It’s not the right way to go if you want to heal anyone,” he said.

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They also have policy solutions on water issues, parks, and oceans, Bhuller said. Crime is going down, Bhuller said, but that doesn’t mean some sentences don’t need to be adjusted and made tougher for criminals. But, he added, the Liberal Party would focus on youth and mental health support as part of its approach to cutting back on crime. The Liberal party wants to offer support to youth to keep them away from a life of crime. “If a young person is excited about the future, often skills develop along the way,” Bhuller said. Investing one dollar into crime prevention save $7 in costs incurred by crime, he added. “We would go back to prevention, which is what the Liberal party has done historically,” Bhuller said.

“No matter what country we’re at we have the same basic philosophy how we develop policy,” Tam said. But Tam is concerned about Canadian environmental policy, and said that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is too far away – in Ottawa – to know what’s happening on the ground in B.C. He would like to see more money put into policing the environment, implementing regulations, and research rather than just funding bureaucrats in the capital. He would like to see more green jobs created by managing ministries better. Tam would also like to see the decriminalization of marijuana, saying it would reduce crime associated with it now. This would give governments more tax revenue, reduce crime associated with the drug, and allow people to become educated on drug use so that it wouldn’t have negative health effects.

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No one was injured when a single family house on 222nd Street and 121st Avenue was largely destroyed by fire late Thursday night. The three-person Brodka family heard their garage door opening and closing, and when the mother Yvonne went to see what was happening, she found the garage engulfed in flames. She and her husband Aaron grabbed their one-year-old son and ran out with nothing – not even socks and shoes.

“The most important things got out,” Aaron said the next day pointing to his son. The family dog also made it out of the house alive, but the family’s four cats and two guinea pigs perished. Surveying the damage in the garage, Aaron said the family lost a lot of valuable items. “All our memories are in those boxes my kid’s pictures,” he said, surveying a a pile of charred ruins in the burnt garage. The fire department received the call Thursday night at 11:12 p.m. and seven emergency vehicles responded. The fire department started investigating Friday morning and preliminary findings indicate the fire was accidental, according to fire chief Dane Spence.

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Traffic joins election agenda It’s always fun to see an election issue emerge from out of nowhere during campaign season. The latest issue is gridlock, one taken up by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and, this week, by Metro Vancouver. Federal candidates competing for seats around the region are also getting questions about buses, bridges, and rail travel lobbed at them. Maple Ridge was seen for many years by its own politicians as a suburb, a place that would provide homes for those who worked in the urban core of Vancouver. Many residents must still commute, and new bridges have only made the process less painful, not pain-free. Whether it’s a lengthy car commute to downtown Vancouver, a trip via bus or SkyTrain to SFU or UBC, or even a 20-minute bike ride, traffic affects everyone. For many commuters, it affects them by sucking hours from their day and cash from their wallet. Not to mention that hours spent behind a steering wheel, moving 10 km/ hour, can induce road rage. So asking the federal government to do something about our local roads is well worth the effort. The primary need is funding. That means not just money for building new bridges or SkyTrain lines, but the ongoing, stable funding that can operate transit and fix potholes. The feds – whoever forms the next government – needs to treat this demand seriously. For too long, Ottawa politicians have favoured funding for big-dollar projects, posing for pictures with shovels, and then vanishing to leave the operation of the system to the province and underfunded municipalities and TransLink. While we are pushing for a better transportation system, it might also be a good time to put aside feuds between drivers and transit users, or drivers and cyclists. Drivers, including truckers, should remember that every person who gives up commuting by car makes more room on the road for them. We need to integrate cycling, driving, buses, and light rail travel in the way that does the most for the least money. It’s time for the feds to help with that. – M.C.

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No one responsible anymore Voting used to be a privilege. Because it wasn’t just a right It was actually a right, but only and a privilege, it was a responfor a pretty narrow group. sibility. And it was expected Prior to Confederation, women people would be responsible. who owned property had been Historically, Canadians eligible allowed to vote – but one of the to vote in federal elections have benefits of the creation of the exercised their right/responsibilDominion of Canada was that the ity at rates from around 70 to privilege was reserved for men. about 75 per cent. From 2000 on, At first, only men who owned the rate has been in the low 60s, property could vote in this counand dipped to 58.8 per cent last by Bob Groeneveld try. Then, during the First World time out, in 2008. War, the wives of enfranchised Some politicians blame voter men who went off to fight in fatigue: too many elections too Europe were allowed to vote. close together. What a load of codswallop! By the end of the war, all men and all women For one thing, election turnouts hovered in the were granted the right to mark a ballot… well, low 60s for a few elections in a row before, in not all men and women. Some classes of nonthe 1890s. It was a time of scandals and queswhites were still excluded. Canada’s status tionable leadership. Indians weren’t enfranchised until 1960. Ring any bells? And homeless people weren’t allowed to vote How about this: it was a time when governuntil 2000. ment officials did not take responsibility for the The road to universal suffrage was a long, hard scandals they caused. one, going back long before Canada. And whaddaya know, the people responded by And the hardship along the way seemed to be not exercising their responsibility to vote. an important consideration for ordinary people When I was a kid looking forward to my first on election days. It wasn’t just a right and a priv- opportunity to cast a ballot – to experience the ilege, it was an honour. right and privilege of democracy firsthand – a I remember when I was a kid in the 1950s and minister who was caught with his hand any1960s that people used to get dressed up in their where near the cookie jar immediately stepped Sunday clothes to go to the polling booths. down, until an investigation restored his honour That was before I was old enough to vote, and and integrity… or not. I can tell you that I could hardly wait. Over the past decade we have had ministers Nor could all my friends in school. who have lied to government, left secret inforI recall heated conversations between classmation lying around, accepted bribes, showed mates over who would make the better prime contempt for parliament… and continued in minister: John Diefenbaker or Lester Pearson their portfolios, without repercussion. Without or Tommy Douglas. Did the Progressive accountability to the people who elected them. Conservatives deserve to keep rein on the govThey weren’t honourable enough to step down ernment? Was it time to return to the Liberals? until the cloud was cleared, and their leaders Were the New Democrats more or less commundidn’t have the integrity to demand it. istic, now that they were no longer the CCF? And the percentage of eligible voters taking That was in elementary school. responsibility for choosing a government is at an We knew we couldn’t vote – but our parents all-time low. could. And they would. What a surprise!

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Albion

Save farms infill instead Dear Editor,

I recently attended the meeting at city hall dealing with an application for removal of agricultural land in Albion, which council has chosen to send to the Agricultural Land Commission. Our municipal politicians are under a great deal of pressure with respect to this application. It’s clearly a hot button issue, and there are many points of view on what is needed in that area. We have a number of large areas in Maple Ridge that are presently paved and badly under-utilized. The area designated light-industrial – right across the street from the land in question – is an excellent example of this. Other areas that spring to mind are the Liquidation World mall and the old Mussalem car lot; both areas designated commercial I would think. I’m thankful that plans are progressing in the area between the two main downtown malls, and I am hopeful that Haney Place Mall can be renovated to provide more shopping. A second storey on that building would be very welcome. Paving designated agricultural land close to salmon-bearing streams, while all of this already developed land sits around unused, seems incredibly unwise to me. When we develop housing on all sides of a piece of agriculturally viable land and then say it’s no longer viable because of all of the houses around it, we are playing a really bad game with our grandchildren’s future. Those who think that this development won’t hurt our downtown core are wishful thinkers. Those who think garden roofs on the new buildings in Albion are a solution are dreamers. If you move to this town and expect the same shopping as they have in Kerrisdale or Whistler, you are naive. If you move to this town and expect to be able to stop commuting and get a high-paying job instantly, you need to give your head a shake. I’ve been in this town for 23 years, and watched the steady development. I do not find Maple Ridge nearly as pretty or liveable as it used to be. We are running the risk of losing our defining characteristic as a community with a balance of rural and urban. Do we really want to join the long list of communities that have become indistinguishable examples of urban sprawl, big box stores, and decayed downtown cores? If our council said an unequivocal “no” to sending these types of applications to the Agricultural Land Commission, my guess is that would-be employers and retailers would be forced to look at the already developed and under-utilized areas around our town. In addition, I’d like to implore council to think of ways of supporting the farmers that already exist in our municipality, so that they don’t give up and try to market their land to speculators. Perhaps a town hall meeting inviting our farmers and rural citizens for their perspective is long overdue. I, for one, would be in attendance and I’m quite certain many other concerned citizens would join me there. Elizabeth Rosenau, Maple Ridge

[Another letter about Albion online at www.mrtimes.com, click on “Opinion”]

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Reducing tolls fail commuters Dear Editor,

Re [Variable toll rates piloted after hours, April 5, TIMES] Hard-working commuters need a break on the Golden Ears toll. How nice that TransLink is offering a discount on weekends and evenings after 7 p.m. for the next six weeks. Where is the discount for those of us that are dependent upon the bridge for our daily commute? I was an Albion Ferry user and there is no doubt the bridge saves me time. Yet, that time waiting for the ferry was not wasted – I read, did homework, and snoozed. The new bridge resulted in no gas savings and took approximately $120 out of my monthly discretionary income, which was certainly not substantial to begin with. I am just an average “Jill” trying to keep a roof over my head and the wolves from the door. My salary is not rising as fast as my expenses – in fact it’s not rising at all. Do I hear someone asking why I don’t work in Maple Ridge? Because the jobs aren’t there – many of us need to work outside of the community. As for moving to the other side of the river, the cost of moving plus the cost of housing makes a move cost prohibitive. I have checked transit and it’s not a reasonable alternative. Let’s have a reasonable toll, say $1 or $1.50 each way and stimulate more usage. I would like to see TransLink, as well as the Maple Ridge council, support the daily commuter. But, perhaps they are the lucky ones to work in their community and are unaware of the cost burden to many of us.

Linda Fulkerson, Maple Ridge

[Another letter about bridge tolls online at www.mrtimes.com, click on “Opinion”]

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Water park will draw in tourists Dear Editor,

Kudos to Mission council for unanimously supporting the idea of a water park for kayaks, tubers, and other users below the Ruskin Dam, at the council meeting on April 11. If Mission successfully developed a water park similar to what Reno or Calgary have done, they would attract tourism, investment, and businesses to the area. Water park festivals at sites in the U.S. have had significant economic spinoffs. Promoting the idea to BC Hydro is definitely a first step. Mission should also consider proceeding on their own or in partnership with Maple Ridge, if BC Hydro decides to decommission the dam, to create a year-round destination site for families, sightseers, and river runners of all types.

Marvin Moedt, Abbotsford

[Another letter about local waterways online at www.mrtimes.com, click on “Opinion”]

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Mother’s Day by Amy Judd

My mom never told me I couldn’t do anything, or that she wished I had done better, or tried harder. She has always been the loudest person cheering in my corner no matter what. I am so proud to say every day that she is a cancer survivor. She fought like a warrior and she didn’t give up – she’s my hero. At the TIMES, we want to celebrate all mothers this May 8, so send us a short write-up and photo to editorial@mrtimes.com telling us why your mom is your hero, and we’ll print some in the paper and online. TIMES’ reporter Amy Judd and her mother Jeniffer.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Gavin Tippe, at 21 months old, takes great delight in racing Hot Wheel toy cars with his grandfather, Rick Tippe, who is once again hosting the Greater Vancouver Toy & Collectibles Show at the Pitt Meadows Rec Hall on Saturday, April 30. In addition to free admission for kids 12 and younger, each kid goes home with a new, free Hot Wheels car.

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Eight years in, organizers of a local die-cast car show and sale are adding collectible toys. by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@mrtimes.com

Twenty-one-month-old Gavin Tippe gives grandpa the perfect excuse to play with his collection of Hot Wheels. It’s not uncommon to find the pair frolicking together, making the toy cars race, jump, and spin out of control on the original

orange track spread out across the family room floor. So it’s no surprise that the Maple Ridge country star Rick Tippe, now 52, has a big smile on his face as he talks about his long-time passion for Hot Wheels, and how that has parlayed into him writing and recording a Hot Wheels song for Mattel (the toy car manufacturer), into Tippe and his wife Bonnie volunteering at the twice annual Hot Wheels conventions in the U.S,, and more recently into the creation of a Greater Vancouver Toy and Collectibles Show in his hometown.

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Eight years ago now, the singer and his friend Rick Baker (a longtime Maple Ridge resident who recently retired to Vernon) began hosting die-cast collector shows. The Greater Vancouver Toy & Collectibles Show is set for Saturday, April 30, at the Pitt Meadows Rec Hall, 12460 Harris Rd. The general show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and admission is $4 and free for children 12 years and younger. For more information, visit www. ricktippe.com/toyshow.

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A 32-year-old woman was arrested near a restaurant on Saturday morning. Police blotter

Woman assaults local Tim Hortons manager

Just before 9 a.m. on April 23, a manager of a local Tim Hortons noticed a woman had been in the restaurant’s washroom for quite a long time.

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Mark July 9 and 10 on that calendar hanging on the wall – that’s the days the Maple Ridge Caribbean festival will take over the downtown core, and turn it into a beach party. The entire weekend consists of 18 hours of fun and entertainment and is totally free. “Where do you get that nowadays?” asked organ-

izer Deddy Gees. Many favourite vendors will be returning, along with new, exciting acts. “A lot of people like to come back because of the set-up we have here,” said Gees. “It has good people flow.” This year there will be a kids’ zone, dedicated completely to goods and entertainment that will attract the young Caribbean enthusiast, a Beach Boys tribute band, and numerous performers from all over the Lower Mainland. “It’s just a vibrant, colourful, fun festival,” said Gees. “Of course, it’s weather, weather, weather,” he laughed. The weather gods have

mostly smiled on the festival in the past and Gees is hoping this year is no exception. There will also be a parade on the Sunday. Gees said even though the committee has been putting on the show for 11 years, they still want to grow and adapt and make the festival the best that they can every time. “That’s my goal,” he said, “to fill up the park and for [everyone] to have a good time.” In an effort to make the festival as green as possible, this year party-goers will be asked to help separate their garbage, vendors cannot use Styrofoam, and bicycle lock-ups will

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WHAT • WHERE • WHEN? What? A three-day home show showcasing more than 300 exhibitors and showcasing everything to renovate, decorate, and landscape your home, plus much more. Where? Planet Ice Maple Ridge, the Golden Ears Curling Rink, and the Maple Ridge Fairgrounds, 23588 105th Ave., off Lougheed Highway. When? Friday, April 29, 4-9 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. How much? $3 per person, $6 family, parking is free.

OTHER SHOW FEATURES • Outdoor Lifestyle & Leisure Show: This new feature focuses on outdoor fun, whether it be lounging around a fireplace or enjoying a barbecue in the backyard, escaping to the backwoods for some camping or RVing, or taking to the lakes in a kayak or canoe. Any family-friendly outdoor adventures will be incorporated in this show at the Albion Fairgrounds. See story, page B7.

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Organizer Cass Winder said the home show is for folks looking to “renovate, decorate, or landscape” their home. by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com

he 2011 Ridge Meadows Home Show isn’t solely for the household handyman. “The focus is about being a community event,” organizer Cass Winder said. “It harkens back to a time when we gathered as a community and everybody knew each other’s names, and we weren’t isolated in our homes with our families. That’s where the heart of this home show lies.” The show runs Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1 at Planet Ice Maple Ridge. Thousands are expected to attend the three-day event with close to 400 exhibitor booths on site being the big draw. Three buildings are being segmented into more than 300 individual display spaces. More than half the exhibitors are new to the show. “This show has everything you need to renovate, decorate, and landscape your home,” Winder said. “If you need to waterproof your basement, where do you go to find someone who does this?” The key to a successful weekend, she said, is being observant. That means collecting feedback by using every strategy possible. “I eavesdrop,” she admitted. “I listen in on people’s conversations. The easiest way

Showtimes: Friday, April 29, from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

an awesome group of people, that vision to find out what people want is to listen to becomes a reality,” Winder said. “We get all what they have to say.” excited about creating something new and A recent survey had 87 per cent of the different and tend to forget that our slavshow’s patrons categorizing it as either ish devotion to creating a great show has “good” or “excellent.” the downside of long hours. It’s all forgot“They like it,” Winder said. “On the show ten when our visitors start arriving, though. circuit, it’s probably the most recommended The long days become a distant memory as show in Western Canada.” you see how this event pulls the community She said you can’t get a better bang for together.” your buck – $3 at the door and free parking. The home show team does its best to keep The home show has a 30-plus year histpeople of all ages engaged. ory in the community and in 1995, came The Funzone Children’s Festival features under the management of the Maple Ridgea petting zoo, facepainting, tattoos, and a Pitt Meadows Home Show Society. Winder parachute jump by Pacific Driving. One of has been at the helm since the society was the Funzone’s main attractions is SportFit formed. fitness testing for kids, sponsored by the “Being a society, we are under no obligation to create corporate profits,” Winder said. community’s two Rotary Clubs. The program consists of eight activity-based “That’s how we manage to stations that measure physrun our event with such ical abilities. a small admission charge, “It’s probably the most Another big attraction free parking and booth recommended show in is Ache Brasil, a group costs that are well below that performs a hybrid of the industry standard.” Western Canada.” martial arts and dance. Generally, she said, CASS WINDER Also in the Funzone, when the society makes Yukon Dan will offer gold a profit, it lets the funds panning tips. accrue and then donates The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows TIMES is them to a worthy cause or use it to upgrade setting up a barbecue school with special facilities. The society’s most significant guest Brian Misko of House of Q sharing expenditure was around $70,000 to upgrade some of his culinary secrets. lighting and electrical on the fairgrounds. Set up began Easter Monday in anticipation “Wrestling the show into manageable comfor the doors opening at 4 p.m. on Friday. ponents” as Winder puts it, has organizers Ridge Meadows Home Show hours are 4-9 logging long hours – sometimes up to 16p.m. on Friday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. hour days. on Saturday, April 30, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “On most days, it’s a great job. You see on Sunday, May 1. something is possible and, with the help of

• BBQ School & Taste Event: This tasty favourite offers showgoers the tricks of the trade to barbecue the perfect steak (and other traditional offerings) and introduce them to a variety of unique recipes by one of Canada’s top barbecue chefs. See story on page B4. • Brian Misko on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at noon, 3 p.m., and 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 1 at noon and 2 p.m. • Chris Roper on Saturday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m.

• Funzone Family Fest: This longstanding show favourite gives a wide variety of activities and entertainment for the young at heart at the Albion Fairgrounds. The main attraction is SportFit fitness tests. Story page B11. Open: Friday, April 29, from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Body, Mind, Spirit Fair: Another tradition of the Ridge Meadows Home Show, this component of the show – most popular for its psychic readings – is held upstairs in the Golden Ears Curling Rink. Story page B14. Open for the duration of the home show.

• West Coast Amusements: Another home show favourite returns with a mix of carnival rides and a midway. See story on page B5. Opening Friday, April 29 at 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, at 11 a.m.

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Spectators invited to take a unique cooking class This year’s home show will once again feature barbecue lessons that anyone can learn from. by Brian Russell editorial@mrtimes.com

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House of Q founder Brian Misko will be bringing his knowledge and expertise on the barbecue to the TIMES BBQ school and tasting event at the Ridge Meadows Home Show, tempting spectators with beer brined pork chops, rosemary chicken, steak, slow smoked pulled pork, marinated prawns, and grilled desserts, to name a few items. Starting with competitions in 2006 in Vancouver and Whistler, Misko led his House of Q team to the Jack Daniels World BBQ Championships in 2009 and won Team of the Year for B.C. in 2010. So it’s fair to say Misko is pas-

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barbecuing and believes recipes should be an after-thought when it comes to barbecue. “The technique is what it’s all about,” he said. “I want people, when they [barbecue] something to go, ‘oh, this tastes this way because of [this or that]... not because of what they put on it.” All that said, Misko’s House of Q sauce is ranked #3 in North America, and promises to entice many of the samplers at the show. Every session at the home show will have different lessons for people to take away and use in their own grill. Misko admitted he’s a little nervous about the whole thing, but he’s looking forward to showing people how they can get the best possible results from barbecuing. Spectators will be able to catch his classes on Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m., as well as Saturday, April 30 at noon, plus 3 and 6 p.m. Misko and his team are back again on Sunday, May 1, at noon and for his final session at 2 p.m. Lava Dining and Lounge executive chef Chris Roper will also be making a special guest appearance at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The school and taste event features Meridian Meats and Seafood, and partners in the show include Langley Farm Market and Warm Hearth Heating.

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West Coast Amusements is setting up about a dozen rides and a small midway as part of this year’s Ridge Meadows Home Show.

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West Coast Amusements rolls into town this week, part of the home show for the 13th year in a row. by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@mrtimes.com

oyd Newton and his 20-member team from West Coast Amusements (WCA) always look forward to setting up carnival rides and midway in Maple Ridge, as an integral part of the annual Ridge Meadows Home Show. “It’s a good event for the community. It brings the entire family out for a nice weekend,” said Newton, manager of one of the travelling carnival units for WCA. Although the space allocated for WCA is

smaller this year, Newton is still hoping to squeeze in at least 10 to 12 rides and a small midway at the Albion Fairgrounds. This is his 13th year as part of home show, and Newton commends organizers for always making it more than a traditional trade fair. He likes that the event offers a variety of activities, including lots of fun for children, whether on his midway or at the Funzone. “There’s something to keep the whole family busy,” he said. “Kids can still have fun, while parents browse exhibits inside.” In Burnaby last week, and off to Port Coquiltam next week, WCA starts setting up on Wednesday, the midway will not open to the public until Friday, April 29 at 4 p.m., then it opens daily at 11 a.m. for both Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1.

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Home show incorporates a new outside component A long-time community event is growing by adding an outdoor life and leisure show. by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@mrtimes.com

t was a natural evolution. Much like society’s growing desire to expand their living space by moving outdoors, organizers of the Ridge Meadows Home Show are moving outside for 2011. But rest assured, it’s not the entire show shifting outdoors. In fact, quite the contrary. It’s simply a way of expanding the always sold-out exhibit space inside Planet Ice by now offering existing and new vendors outside locations, as well. Over the past three decades, this home show has become one of the community’s largest single events. It draws thousands of people – from in and outside the community – to the three-day annual event. Likewise, it consistently selling out of vendor space, explained coordinator Cass Winder. Well this year, organizers announced a change that will not only attract more exhibitors but record numbers of spectators to Planet Ice and the Albion Fairgrounds between April 29 to May 1. The indoor show is expanding outdoors. For the first time, the Ridge Meadows Home Show will include an Outdoor Leisure and Lifestyles Show. “When something is right, you can feel it,” Winder said. And she said this concept felt right from the beginning. “Always in pursuit of something new

Excitement is already evident with regular spectators talking about the addition of the new Outdoor Leisure and Lifestyles Show as an addendum to the always popular Ridge Meadows Home Show. and different for our home show visitors, and out of space with a sellout show and nowhere to grow, we let a brainstorming session take us down the road to find the essence of what makes our region stand out from the rest of the Lower Mainland,” Winder elaborated. “We’re certainly not a shopping mecca and we really don’t have any iconic tourist destinations. Just look out any window, and it becomes clear. What we have is an abundance of trails, rivers, streams, mountains, lakes, wetlands, wildlife, and never-ending recreational opportunities. We are a natural paradise,” she said. “From there, it was just a skip and a jump to find our way to the new Outdoor Life and Leisure Show,” Winder said, noting the goal of this will be to focus on everything for the backyard and beyond in the way of outdoor

recreation and fun. “From the extreme adventurers who parasail and ice-climbers who take on local peaks mid-winter, to the retired couple who sits quietly with a picnic lunch watching a hawk feeding its young in Pitt Polder, this area offers an amazing diversity of recreational opportunities, she said. “It’s our objective to reflect these opportunities in our Outdoor Leisure and Lifestyles Show, and as the show grows each year, to showcase the endless array of great things to do, to see, and to try.” “Of course, some of those things will be found no further than the backyard. Things like learning how to barbecue the perfect steak at the TIMES BBQ School or checking out the new outdoor fireplaces.” The new outdoor show will be held just a few steps away from the home show, in the

Albion fairgrounds, and run in conjunction with the show, only closing one hour earlier on Friday and Saturday night. ”Pretty much everything we do is driven by a neverending quest to keep things fresh and interesting, and I think when people stand on the steps of Planet Ice and look out on the fairgrounds, they’ll be excited and curious about our addition,” Winder said. In addition to exhibitors like Barnes Harley Davidson, Meridian RV, and Skyview Camping, the show will feature displays that showcase fishing, golf, cycling, and numerous other sports and activities focusing on fitness, health, and recreation. This part of the show will take place in a large tent village with a huge display tent centring a series of outdoor displays. Docks, all-terrain vehicles, kayaks, and lots of demonstrations – including on-site by the Pacific Skydiving Club – will keep things happening all weekend in this area. “We can’t help but smile when we picture the looks on the faces of all those guys who have been hauled around the home show to examine window fashions and the latest kitchen gadgets for the past decade,” Winder said. “They’ll hear the roar of the chainsaw carver and the deep growl of the demo Harley, and head like lemmings right to the Outdoor Leisure and Lifestyles Show.” After literally decades of the home show being part of the Maple Ridge scene, organizers are pretty excited about the newest addition. “This is going to be a really amazing show,” Winder said. “The outdoor show is without limits. It’s going to be such a great addition.”

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Entertainment and activities galore for families by Brian Russell and Roxanne Hooper editorial@mrtimes.com

unzone Family Fest, in a few different incarnations, has been a mainstay of the Ridge Meadows Home Show for the better part of the last two decades, providing entertainment, fun, and activities for visiting families – and especially the kids. This year’s show is no exception, with the School of Rock, Yuen’s Martial Arts, Peggy Peat School of Dance, Maple Ridge Concert Band, and Bergthorson’s Glee Club Choir among highlights of the three-day community event at the Planet Ice and Albion Fairgrounds. An exciting addition to this year’s agenda is a performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday by members of the Ache Brasil Capoeira Academy in Vancouver. Representing the culture, the traditions, the beliefs, and the music and movement of the people of Brazil, these performers mix dance, music, and martial arts in a display of acrobatics that captivate audiences.

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ids will also be able to get involved and active at this year’s home show. Pacific Sport, an organization dedicated to helping athletes and coaches win medals for Canada, will be at the Funzone with one of the programs for youth, called SportFit. The program consists of eight activity stations and a short survey. It determines, on the

Performers from the Ache Brasil Capoeira Academy in Vancouver will be among those participating in the Funzone Family Fest at this weekend’s home show. spot – using the physical capability results and data loaded into the program – what sport a child may find success and enjoyment in. “The goal is to be able to maximize and create activity [and fitness] in the community,” said Eric Sinker, sport participation coordinator with Pacific Sport. “It’s a non-profit sport resource... that’s working to get kids involved in sports,” he added. The activity stations in their program include

a 30-metre sprint, an 800-metre run, a basketball throw, partial curl-ups, a sit-andreach, a stork stand, a t-drill (running while touching cones), and a vertical jump. “The vertical jump is the most exciting because everyone can do it,” said Sinker. The activity stations are a perfect fit for the home show because they all consist of very basic equipment, allowing for more kids to take part, Sinker added. All the activities and results will be entirely free for everyone, targeting not only kids but the entire family, said show organizer Cass Winder. “Several years back, we switched directions to encourage families, and especially kids, to get more active and lead healthier lifestyles. Although we still offer great kids entertainment, and lots of fun things to do, the shift to active, rather than passive activities, seems to be something the kids really enjoy,” Winder told the TIMES. “Beyond that, we love the idea that there is an organization working at the grassroots level to get us more medals. The spinoff benefit, allowing parents to see the fitness levels of their kids and having the resources to point them in the direction that suits their abilities is really something phenomenal. Our partners in presenting SportFit, Meadowridge Rotary Club and Rotary Club of Haney, have long been associated with youth sports through various local programs and are also architects behind the inspirational Hometown Heroes program.” The Funzone is open Friday, April 29, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no charge for this part of the home show.

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Exhibitors, demonstrations, and advice sessions are all geared at helping your house.

In addition to all the exhibitors who will be onhand inside and outside Planet Ice this year (especially with the addition of the new Outdoor Lifestyles & Leisure Show), organizers are once again including an Ask the Experts, as well as a Design Intervention by Roxanne Hooper component to the show. rhooper@mrtimes.com Once again, Haney Builders is offering demos throughout all three days of the ithout question, the Ridge Meadows Home Show has be- event. The Ask the Experts component tackles everything from dealing with moss come one of the community’s and algae, to installing mouldings and doors, largest single annual comretrofitting railings, building sundecks, using munity events, with a variety of activities Allan Blocks, landscaping with and displays that attract thourocks, creating hanging baskets, sands of people to the Albion Flats repairing driveways, and installover the course of the three-day ing laminate floors. event. Another popular adviceBut bottom line, it is a home based component is the Design show. And as such, many firstIntervention, and again there timers would come expecting will be a series of presentations endless tips and products to help offered throughout the three days. them renovate, decorate, or landOne session is called House scape their home. to Home For Sale or Sold? Well, Ridge Meadows Home Bare Interiors is one Others include Well Dressed Show 2011 will not disappoint. of the exhibitors. Windows, Whole Home Colour, Architects, home planners, Show Clutter the Door, Kitchen home renovators, cabinet makers, Renovations, Latest Options in Countertops, space organizers – pretty much all the proand Choosing Your Palette. fessionals and trades are going to be on site “If you’re planning on hiring a contractor at this year’s home show, and they’re more or installer, it’s nice to get beyond a telethan willing to spend a few minutes sharing phone conversation. Eye contact and pertheir knowledge. sonal conversation goes a long ways when “This kind of one-on-one contact is what you’re choosing a renovator or a designer,” makes home shows such a great tool when Winder said. you’re planning a renovation, a design “And if you’re a committed do-it-yourselfmakeover, or a new addition,” said show er, a few tips from the experts never hurt.” coordinator Cass Winder.

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aney Builders’ Supplies has been a part of the Ridge Meadows Home Show for 20 years, and this year, they’re going to put a new twist on things. It has been common practice for a while now that Haney Builders would give away tomato plants to the first pre-selected number of people to visit their booth every day. Now, it’s out with the tomato plants and in with the potting soil. The first 125 people to check out the Haney Builders exhibit at this year’s home

show will receive a free four-litre bag of Vantro sterilized all-purpose potting soil. Gord McBeath, an associate for Haney Builders, said the reason for the change in the giveaway is because the tomato plants were likely a hassle to transport. “We figured the tomato plants probably weren’t going to get planted because they were getting destroyed,” said McBeath. “They would be given out at the beginning of each day, so people had to haul them around with them.” Haney Builders will also be hosting demonstrations by experts on a variety of ways to upgrade and maintain the home. McBeath said that as a part of the community, it’s important for Haney Builders to be a part of the home show, and that the business’ booth attracts a lot of attention and interest every year.

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The Body, Mind & Spirit event, now in its 16th year, has become a mainstay of the annual show.

Crazy hairstyles catch the attention and interest of home show spectators, some of whom join in.

Fair is growing

ver the 16-year history of the Body, Mind, and Spirit Psychic Fair, organizers of the event have seen a dramatic shift in public acceptance for what they call various mind-body healing modalities. “It’s great to see that healing arts have moved beyond the label of alternative health, and are now being embraced by respected hospitals and teaching universities,” said coordinator Theresa DuPuis. “It’s encouraging to hear that hospital staff at progressive institutions are being trained in mind/body medicine to aid the body in healing and to assist with pain relief,” she added. “This isn’t mumbo-jumbo, it’s simply directing the healing energy that is available to all of us,” DuPuis said. “If the truth be known, we all have these abilities. We’re all healers.” This year’s fair, which is being held upstairs in the Golden Ears Winter Club Curling arena, will introduce visitors to Reiki and other methods of hands-on healing, as well as provide the expected tarot card readers and mediums. “Some of our people have been conducing readings at the home show for years, others are brand new. It makes for a great cross-section,” DuPuis said. There is no charge for admission to this fair. There are fees for readings.

Losing the locks for charity by Brian Russell editorial@mrtimes.com

re you a conservative person when it comes to your hairstyle? Or are you the type who doesn’t mind a deep blue mohawk or a squeaky clean cranium from time to time? No matter what your style, the head shave at the Ridge Meadows Home Show is the perfect opportunity to get a little crazy with your hair. For a donation of what you would pay to get an average haircut, professional hairdressers

will either give you a simple cut or, for those looking to go all out, shave your head entirely. Allen LaRose, of the financial advisor firm Manion and Associates, is the organizer of the head shaving event and will, himself, be getting a variety of hairstyles over the course of the three-day home show. “Last year I had purple and green hair,” said LaRose. “It’s just fun seeing some of the [people’s] expressions as I walk by.” He also gets the assortment of cuts in hopes of catching the attention of others and convincing them to do the same. The head shave has become an annual event, and all proceeds from this year’s event will go to Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation and Ridge Meadows Hospice Society.

Allen LaRose, organizer of the head shave at the home show, sported his purple and green hairstyle, one of the many looks he had at last year’s event.

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April 26 ❚ Comedy Night with Russ Brummer and friends takes place at 7 p.m. in the lobby of the ACT as part of their after-hours program. Info: www.theactmapleridge.org.

April 26 to 28 ❚ Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store has 50 per cent off entire store on April 26, 27, 28. Also starting Monday, May 2 every Monday will be seniors’ day (55+) and seniors will receive 40 per cent off any purchases that day. The thrift store is at 3-12011 224th St.

April 27 ❚ The Pitt Meadows Economic Development Team is presenting their 2011 Export and International Business Seminar with Doug Taylor, a facilitator for Trade & Investment with the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Innovation from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the ACT, 11944 Haney Pl. This session will provide insights, ideas, real success stories and strategies to sell and succeed in the international marketplace. There is no cost for this event. To register, go to http://exportandinternationalseminar.eventbrite. com/

April 27 ❚ The Kanaka pen mic/stage, features the SRT Jazz Choir at Kanaka Coffee, #101-24155 102nd Ave. Info: 604-4636727

April 27 ❚ Baskin Robbins Canada is holding its annual 31¢ Scoop Night, a fundraising initiative in support of the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) from 5 to 10 p.m. at 20398 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Unit D220. Enjoy a 2.5-ounce cup or cone, 3 oz. soft serve cone or one of three new mini parfaits in support of CFFF.

April 27 to 30 ❚ X-treme Theatre, a group of 90+ local homeschooled children, present Seussical Jr. from April 28 to 30 at The ACT. Admission is $12. Tickets are available at The ACT box office.

April 28 ❚ Maple Ridge families can get information they need to get started on creating a representaiton agreement, a legal document about health, financial, and other personal decisions, during the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s free tele-workshop on at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required by Apr. 25. Visit www.alzheimerbc.org or phone toll-free 1-866-3962433.

April 29 ❚ The Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is a support and discussion group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men facing the challenges of being married, separated or single. Their next meeting is at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9760.

April 30 ❚ Music Memories, featuring a variety of singers in the style of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and others, will

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April 30 ❚ X Then & Now/Ayer y Hoy Flamenco Rosario at 6:30 p.m. at the ACT. Then & Now demonstrates how Flamenco was traditionally performed and how it has changed and evolved as it has moved onto the world stage. Tickets: adults $27, students $20.

April 30 ❚ The Fraser Valley Rhododendron Society is holding its annual plant sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Laity Pumpkin Patch, 21145 128th Ave. featuring rhododendrons, azaleas, annuals, perennials, vegetables, maples, native plants, rock garden and Alpine plants, garden arts & crafts. Info: www.fvrs.rhodos.ca or fvrs@ rhodos.ca.

April 30 ❚ Golden Ears Elementary School is holding an allday scrapbooking event, an annual fundraising event for the school from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. costing $35. To register: Joanne at 604-476-6676 or joanne4cm@shaw.ca.

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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times From the front (photo to the right) Mark Di Prata as The Cat, Aidan Pauls as Thing 1, Blady Pires as Jojo, and Nick Bradbury as Thing 2. The theatre troupe is celebrating the talented Dr. Seuss and his myriad children’s books. Amy Judd/TIMES

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Based on the wellknown books of Dr. Seuss, Seussical the Musical has been an audience favourite since its debut on Broadway in 2000. Now musical lovers have the chance to see the oneact version, Seussical Jr., come to life at The ACT. About 92 children from the surrounding areas and even as far as West and North Vancouver, who are all home-schooled, have been practicing for this debut since last September. “We started about 13 years ago with 20 kids,” said producer Wendy Holm, “and then it just kept adding and adding.” Holm started Xtreme Theatre for home-schooled children because she saw a need for those who are not in a traditional school to still have a social and creative outlet. “My eldest daughter, who is now one of the directors,” she said, “was involved with the Lindbjerg Academy and she was an actor, but I found there was nothing here like that.” Holm said she is constantly in awe of the students’ hard work, dedication, and creativity. “It’s a lot of work, but I really love these kids,” she said. “They’re just so much fun.” She relies on help from the parents and various committees to put the production together, and she wants to make sure the program continues. “I know it’s so important to the kids,” she added. “These kids just blow me away. The set, the costumes, and the talent that we have is just amazing.” The show takes place at The ACT from April 27 to 30 at 7 p.m., with a 12 p.m. show on April 28, a 10:30 a.m. show on April 29, and a 2 p.m. show on April 30 as well. All tickets are $12. For information and tickets, go to www. theactmapleridge.org/ Seussical-Jr.

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Leah Brummer hopes local residents make the drive out to Port Coquitlam to see the show. Storey Theatre artistic director. “You’ll never look at fairy tales in the same way again.” Twisted Tales runs April 29 to May 14 at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Call 604-927-8400 and note the purpose of the call. Second Storey Theatre is located at 2550 Shaughnessy St. For additional information visit www.secondstoreytheatre.com.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Sports Reach The TIMES: Phone: 604-463-2281 Fax: 604-463-9943 Email: editorial@mrtimes.com

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Winning face-offs Meadowridge School student Max Weselowski ended a recent lacrosse game with a 81 per cent face-off success rate. Number 21 Simon Fraser clan lacrosse team ended its recent two-game losing streak, with a 24-8 win over the Washington Huskies this past Saturday. Weselowski, a freshman on the team, led the team with by picking up 11 ground balls during the game, while senior Luke Genereux, Terry Fox Secondary, registered seven and sophomore Tommy Newton, Aden Bowman Collegiate, picked up six. Co-coach Brent Hoskins said Weselowski went an impressive 81 percent at the face-off ‘x’, finishing 25 of 31. • More online: www.mrtimes.com click on “Sports”

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One game each Two Maple Ridge residents took part in the Tango and Crash event for the roller derby league this past Saturday in Abbotsford. The teams faced down Vancouver’s Terminal City Roller Girls and Enderby’s River Town Rollers in a double-header called Tango and Crash. In the first of two hard-fought games, Abbotsford’s Vixen Veterans beat Vancouver’s Riot Cats 176 to 80. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Players to attend The Meadowridge Knights are hosting a registration and evaluation day on May 7 at Blue Mountain Elementary. All Knights football players, except for midget and bantam, must attend the registration and evaluation day, which is taking place at the elementary school at 12153 248 St. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday May 7. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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Gymnastics

Elementary student sets sights on Olympics Hours of practice and competition will hopefully lead to a spot on the Canadian gymnastics team in Rio for one Maple Ridge resident. by Amy Judd ajudd@mrtimes.com

Shayla Ogloff was born ready to be a gymnast. It seems as if the 11-year-old Maple Ridge resident was performing handstands and backbends before she could even walk. “When she was born she was always standing on her head,” said her mother Jill. “She spent as much time on her hands as on her feet.” Shayla agreed, saying “I didn’t walk everywhere, I ran. Grandmother wanted to put a hockey helmet on me,” she laughed. She even learned how to crawl downstairs backwards. “If she wanted something she would just climb,” said Jill. “Grandma would just have heart failure. She used all the furniture as trampolines.” Fast forward 11 years, and Shayla is now making her mark on the gymnast stage, and has a certain set of multi-colour rings in her sights. “One day I hope to go to the Olympics,” she said. “I’ll be 16 during the Rio Olympics,” but in the immediate future she is focusing on making it to nationals next year. She will be travelling with the gym she trains at, Twisters Gym in Abbotsford, to the Western Canadian Gymnastic Championships in Alberta this weekend to compete in the P5 tyro event, so she will be taking on all four categories, bars, beam, floor and vault. Although Shayla is now experienced in competing across Canada, she started in Grade 1, her small size still presents some challenges for her. “When she first started out she was really small,” said Jill. “She was so small she couldn’t get from the low bar to the high bar by herself, and she couldn’t get over the vault, even with the mini-trampoline.” Shayla is still slight, and that continues to be a challenge as she must make a smooth transition from the low bar to the high bar or she could receive deductions from the judges. She seems to be ready for anything however, and is dedicated to the sport that she hopes will put her on the world stage. She trains five days a week for five hours each day, and she has to maintain her good grades, as she misses school on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. “It’s kind of like having a full-time job,” said Jill. “At least I won’t have to worry when I’m

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Shayla Ogloff said sacrificing some free time for gymnastics doesn’t feel like a sacrifice. older,” joked Shayla, as she already has a very strong work ethic. That will hopefully pay off this weekend at Westerns, and she already has a good result to fall back on from last year. She came sixth all-round out of 14 girls. “We were hoping for her not to come last,” said Jill. “It was the first time away from home and they travel with the team, not with their parents,” she added, so it could have been a lot of stress for the 10-year-old Shayla. She is not fazed by that however, and is looking forward to the competition again, especially the dance on Saturday night. She is hoping for a good result, but will not put too much pressure on herself. “If I hope for first I might get more nervous because you’re always nervous especially when you’re away from home,” she admitted. “Shayla’s pretty cool though,” said Jill. Next year she will have to maintain her cool, as she will move up from tyro to national novice and will face greater and tougher chal-

lenges. She could have moved up last year but her mom didn’t want to force her too soon. “I told the coaches ‘don’t push her, she doesn’t have to move up because of her age,’” said Jill. “In the national meets you have three meets to qualify [for nationals],” she added. “You have a minimum score and you have to place top 10 in two competitions, and in two competitions you have to meet the minimum score.” Luckily Shayla is not injury-prone and that is important at this stage in her career and development. She may have to miss out on a few things along the way, but the ultimate goal of taking her talents all the way to Rio in 2016, is one that has to be protected. “She doesn’t have a whole lot of free time,” said Jill. “I don’t let her do other sports, swimming is probably the only other sport that I’m ok with.” Her mom admitted that she doesn’t even like it too much when Shayla goes out and rides her bike, and although Shayla is disappointed she has to miss out on some events occasionally, she knows the reward will be worth it. “There’s sacrifices, she gives up a lot,” said Jill. “She doesn’t have time for sleepovers. Sometimes she gets to go, and then it’s a real treat. She’s excited for a week,” she laughed. When Shayla is not training or competing she enjoys activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, playing outside, and watching TV, especially cartoons. Her family hopes that eventually she will be able to use her talents in the gym to get into a good American university on a scholarship, and Shayla said she wouldn’t mind being a teacher someday. “The good thing for her is that she doesn’t have a lot of fears,” said Jill.

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Cats BRUSSELS GRIFFON pups, non shedding, monkey faced, small home raised, can view parents $900. 604-463-5316

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Dogs

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+. 604-590-3727, 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

Beautiful 1 Year Old Neutered Male Pitbull

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

MIN PIN, F, red, 8 wk, dewclawed & tails, vet ✔, incls pup pack, friendly. $650. 604-719-4404 PROVEN CHOCOLATE Lab for Stud. He is our family dog. Dad was a service dog, mom a hunter. Big bodied, block head. $500 604-309-6506

SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, dewormed, 4 fem, sable, fam raised. $695. 604-526-9943

BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg, vet chk’d, reputable breeder & exc pedigree. 1-604-794-3786

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11. Green and darjeeling DOWN 12. Yes in Spanish

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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6508

Apt/Condos

ARBOUR GREENE 552 Dansey Ave, Coq

Extra Large 2 Bedrooms. Close to Lougheed Mall & S.F.U.

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Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

www.bcforeclosures.com 6 BR home from $19,000 down $1,940/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

555 Cottonwood Ave, Coq

415 Westview St, Coq

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6035

Mobile Homes

USED

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6065

Recreation Property

SHARED OWNERSHIP late model 40’ - 60’ cruising yachts moored on Vancouver Island & Lower Mainland. Sail & Power. Professionally maintained.

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6508

KING ALBERT COURT 1300 King Albert, Coq Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U.

office: 604-937-7343 cell: 778-848-5993 M/R CENT, 11735-225th St, Adult bldg, 2 Br heat/h/w incl’d, no dogs 604-467-9420, 604-720-5502 NEW WEST nr RCH/Skytrain, 1 BR apt, $755/mo, No Pets, quiet complex, Call 604 299-8288 POCO SPACIOUS 1 BR apt, heat & hot water incls, $800, small pet ok, Avail Now. 604-783-2262

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES

22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge Large units. Close to Golden Ears Bridge. Great view of River

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6540 Apt/Condos

2232 McAllister Port Coquitlam 2 BR Apartment Available MAY 1

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604 - 941 - 7721

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Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation. office: 604- 936-3907

AMBER (W)

401 Westview St, Coq Large Units. Near Lougheed Mall. Transportation & S.F.U.

office: 604- 939-2136 cell: 604- 805-9490

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6602

Suites/Partial Houses

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6565

Office/Retail Rent

POCO RETAIL 1236sf, 3450/mo, 2569 Shaughnessy St. Air cond, exc loc acreoss from City Hall. Jun 1. Bill Evans 604-836-2494

6590

Rooms

BBY N room in house, bath & kit. Nr Lough Mall, SFU & Skytrain. $420 incl hyd/cbl/net, w/d, Ns/np. May 1. 604-438-7341

8055

Cleaning

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8080

Electrical

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6605

Townhouses Rent

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9155

MAPLE RIDGE Brookside Gardens

3 BR newly renovated, carport, 5 appl, fenced yard, Avail June 1 ★Pets Welcome ★ *deposit required

778-835-0748 POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

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6615

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8087

Excavating

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8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

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8160 1986 CHEV Gruman. Propane. Step van style. This is an ex-tool truck. $5,500 obo. 604-607-7711

9160

Sports & Imports

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9173

Lawn & Garden

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9125

BOOK A JOB AT

Auto Miscellaneous

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9515

Boats

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9145

Scrap Car Removal

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9522

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8195

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8240

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Masonry

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942-5394

8205

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8300

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604-630-3300

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8315

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8220

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Power Washing

Complete Pressure Washing: Roofs, Houses, Driveways, etc Gutter Cleaning & Repairs.

PRECISION PAINTING

8200

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9105

8220

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Moving & Storage

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