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Aviation buff looks skyward by Roxanne Hooper

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Jim Clements still looks up into the sky whenever an aircraft flies by. The long-since retired air traffic controller expects that will be the case until the day he Jim Clements dies. Lifelong aviation fan But he’s not the only one who will be looking skyward Sunday at the Pitt Meadows Airport Day. Thousands are once again expected to visit Clements’ old stomping grounds at the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport Sunday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The North Fraser Airshow allows people a look behind the scenes at the local aviation hub, and offers visitors a chance to tour a variety of aviation technology exhibits, a static wing and wheel show, children’s activities, and commercial kiosks. But many, like Clements, most appreciate the flying show – called an annual one-day event – which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: www.pittmeadowsairport.com.

“I did it!” exclaimed three-year-old Levi Tosoni after he scampered through three circular sprays of water at the newly opened Albion Spray Park on Thursday, July 10. Find out more about the spray park in a story on A7.

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Flood risk unites Fraser communities

Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge are two communities involved in proactively planning for a flood. by Maria Rantanen

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A plan will be developed to protect the Lower Mainland from a possible catastrophic flood from the Fraser

River with involvement from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The Fraser Basin Council, a nonprofit organization, is taking the lead on assessing the risks and potential consequences and costs of a flood and developing a regional strategy and action plan. On Tuesday, they released the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy report. Kim Grout, the chief administrative

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officer for Pitt Meadows, said the benefit of the strategy is the fact it’s regional. “A collective voice is much more powerful and coordinated action much more efficient,” Grout said. The City is lucky to have well built dikes and “to be located in a straight stretch of the river where erosion action is much less,” she added. Lower Mainland chambers of commerce estimate the flooding poses a

$50 billion risk to the region.

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Pitt Meadows council will be applying for a New Building Canada grant to replace its pump station in the Pitt Polder, which staff estimate will cost about $6 million. Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters said the City is “very hopeful” its application will be successful.

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Anything that reduces or eliminates sound and makes cyclists and pedestrians less aware of their surroundings, can be dangerous, and it’s making Maple Ridge streets less safe. This is part of an RCMP summer overview offered by Const. Mike Moore. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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Traffic was snarled Tuesday evening after a woman was killed around 8:30 p.m. by a train just west of the Harris Road crossing. Vehicle and train traffic was shut down for hours as Don Jolley RCMP and CP Police Pitt Meadows fire chief investigated. Pitt Meadows fire chief Don Jolley said members of his team helped redirect traffic.

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One of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows’ favourite reporters is moving on. TIMES reporter Maria Rantanen is leaving us at the end of this week. She will be missed Maria Rantanen not only by her fellow staff members, but by the community she enjoyed covering during the past almost seven years. Please join us at the TIMES Facebook page (www.facebook.com/MapleRidge PittMeadowsTimes), and help us wish her well in her future endeavours – which at this point is limited to taking the rest of the summer off to spend time with her three growing sons. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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Normally a muddy track spells trouble for athletes, but not at the Dirty Dash. The muddy obstacle course has been held elsewhere but Saturday’s event at the Thunderbird Show Park in nearby Langley was the first time for the Lower Mainland, and brought out huge numbers willing to take on the muck, including Maple Ridge mother and daughter duo Tara and Morgan Devine. An equestrian therapy program called Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities (PDRA) will benefit from Heather Colpitts/Glacier Media funds raised at the Dirty Dash. Maple Ridge’s Tara Devine (right) and her daughter Morgan joined Nicole Nelson of Chilliwack and took part in the Dirty Dash at

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Deer scooped from crash on bridge

Conservation officers were stunned by a driver who took a suffering or dead animal from an accident scene. by Roxanne Hooper

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The quest for water and shade about midday during this hot summer weather has resulted in a number of blacktail deer being hit on local roads. But while the actions of the wild animals are predictable, and some unfortunate confrontations with vehicles are expected, actions that unfolded on the on-ramp to the Golden Ears Bridge last week still have emergency responders scratching their heads in disbelief. A deer was killed

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in Maple Ridge last Thursday morning, east of town on a section of the Lougheed Highway near River Road. No people were hurt, but the car suffered significant damage and had to be towed away, reported assistant fire chief Timo Juurakko. Conservation officers were called in to help dispose of the deer. Then, another call came in just after 2 p.m. that same day. Conservation officers just happened to be in the area for a meeting, and were on the scene within minutes, explained Conservation Sgt. Todd Hunter. This time, a deer had been struck crossing the bridge on-ramp, in the southbound lane just over top of Meadowtown Centre. The driver of the van struck one of what was possibly a herd of the

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A deer was seriously hurt or killed and a few vehicles mangled in two related crashes on the Golden Ears Bridge on-ramp last Thursday. animals in the area, and the van was subsequently rear-ended. This accident, in turn, caused another nearby fender-bender that emergency responders chalked up to lookie-loos. It was thought to be odd to hear of a deer on the bridge, but Hunter said it’s not too surprising given the water sources in the area and the nearby pockets of green space that provide safe shelter and pathways for wildlife. But that’s not what was odd about this case.

Initially, it was suspected members of the bridge maintenance crew had arrived – even before Mounties, firefighters, or Conservation officers could get there – and removed the deer, to avoid further accidents. It turns out that wasn’t the case, Hunter told The TIMES. After interviewing witnesses, it’s been learned the deer might have been serious hurt but not necessarily dead, and that the animal was basically

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stolen away from the accident scene. “Within minutes, someone took off with the deer,” Hunter said, and now Conservation – with the assistance of police – have launched an investigation, citing that the actions of removing the deer were illegal. Without a permit, people cannot be in possession of wildlife, Hunter said. And more disturbing, he added, this animal may still have been alive and in terrible distress when scooped up, leaving him fearful it may have not been dealt with humanely. Anyone with information about who took the deer from the bridge onramp is asked to call the provincial Conservation reporting line at 1-877952-7277. • More at www.mrtimes.com, search “deer”

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Tours help CEED Centre

Four Langley wineries will be featured in a fundraiser.

Wine aficionados can help raise money for the CEED Centre while learning about local vintners. A local tour company is partnering with the CEED Centre, located on 223rd Street in Maple Ridge, to take people on tours to four prominent wineries. CEED Centre executive director Christian Cowley said people are starting to “rediscover the joys of looking to the unique cuisine of their own regions” after a “brief fling with globalization.” The educational charity is teaming up with local charter bus company, Go With Us Charter Bus, to offer discounted wine tours at four Langley vineyards and raise money for the CEED Centre. “Our mission is to engage community and educate on sustainability through programs, work-

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CEED Centre board member Renee Speck recently toured local vineyards. shops and tours like this,” Cowley said. “We want people to get excited about local food and drink. So we are making it easier to experience B.C. wines and fine dining firsthand.” Wendy Rairdan, owner of Go With Us Charter Bus and a director at the CEED Centre, planned the route so that participants can sample the products of four prominent local wineries, enjoy a light lunch,

and make it back to Maple Ridge well before dinner. The wine tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month, except for the first one scheduled for Aug. 16. It starts at 10:30 a.m. at the CEED Centre and returns by 4 p.m. To book a seat, folks can go to www.ceedcentre. com or call 604-463-2229.

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HELP BUST CRIME… RidgeMeadows RCMP is looking for the following people. If you see any of them, do not attempt to apprehend them. Please contact the RCMP immediately by calling 604-463-6251 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The warrants attached to these individuals were still outstanding as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. Remember: all of the listed people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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2015 Permissive Tax Exemptions The Caribbean Festival took place Saturday and Sunday in downtown Maple Ridge.

In accordance with Part 7, Division 7 of the Community Charter, the Council of the City of Pitt Meadows considers applications for permissive tax exemptions annually. Applications from organizations which meet the criteria set out in the City’s policy must be submitted using the prescribed application form to the Director of Finance by August 31st each year. Submissions must include: • A completed Permissive Exemption Application Form.

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Parking tickets issued People were warned not to park in the Haney Place Mall lot. by Maria Rantanen mrantanen@mrtimes.com

The sounds and colours in downtown Maple Ridge were bright and festive as the Caribbean Festival took over Memorial Peace Park and 224th Street this past weekend. But despite reminders to vendors and signs in the mall parking lot, some festivalgoers came to the festival events tent to say they received parking tickets. Caribbean Festival organizers were

asked by the mall management to tell festivalgoers not to park in the mall lot during the event, said Ineke Boekhorst, executive director of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association. “It’s clearly marked on the parking lot,” Boekhorst added. It was “unfortunate” for visitors to Maple Ridge that tickets were being issued, however, the mall was enforcing their rules, she said. Vendors were informed on their applications forms not to park there. In addition, announcements were made on the P.A. system telling spectators not to park in the mall parking, said Deddy Geese, who is on the festival committee.

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Completed in the fall of 2013, the Albion Spray Park officially opened recently for summer.

Hot summer conditions have drawn little ones and their parents to Albion Spray Park.

Kids and their families living in the Albion neighbourhood have a new place to cool off this summer. With a price tag of $387,000 – which includes the design, construction, water connection, and biofiltration system – the Albion Water Spray Park officially opened recently with Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin and Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters in attendance. “As a parent and grandparent I really appreciate the thought that has gone into the design of this park. First and foremost, the new water park has so many elements that allow the kids to control the water

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Stupid is as stupid does People do stupid things sometimes. That doesn’t necessarily mean they are stupid people… it just means practically everyone does something once in awhile that can get them into serious – and unnecessary – trouble. Younger people, especially younger men, seem particularly prone to lapses in judgment that can cause themselves harm. (Check out the statistics on car crashes involving young male drivers, if your first instinct is to disagree.) Personal jeopardy isn’t the only risk that risk-takers create when they seek out their adrenalin fix. A lot of people can end up paying for those adrenalin fixes when the risks suddenly outdistance the abilities of the risk-takers. The people who offer expertise and time to rescue others from judgmental lapses pay with their own time, hardships, and too often, risks to life and limb. Many of the people who do the rescue work are paid by taxpayers – that’s money out of your pocket and ours. Successful rescues often result in medical care costs – borne by the general population via universal heath care. Those costs can be significant, depending on the extent of care required. The cost of worry – or grief – to family and friends cannot be measured. Sending the rescued risk-taker the bill for services rendered is not the answer. Not all rescues result from “stupid” decisions, and it’s not always easy to define a line between incidents caused by simple misfortune and those resulting from… well… a moment of stupidity. Knowledge that a call for help could result in financial hardship might deter some people from seeking assistance until it’s too late. Nothing gained. Warning signs at risk-prone outdoor venues don’t seem to work – on the contrary, they have been known to attract the risk-takers! Perhaps the best way to deter predictable errors in judgment is to be blunt: as Forrest Gump famously noted, “Stupid is as stupid does.” – B.G.

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Spend and save on teachers We’ve almost forgotten about lower and higher end of the the B.C. teachers strike, as it’s teacher pay scale may not be faded from our minds like a bad massive, it does suggest at least smell. But you can only spray a partial solution to a couple of on so much odour-masking gunk problems facing the province. before it comes back, so let’s talk Right now, the government about ending the darn strike! would like to save money, which I have ideas about ways to is all well and good. And teachers save the province a little money in B.C. would like to have jobs, and help out young teachers at preferably full-time ones. the same time. You say I have no Which brings us to the second expertise in education or public problem beyond mere cash – by Matthew Claxton policy? That is true. On the other there are a lot of unemployed and hand, I could literally not do underemployed teachers in B.C. worse than the people who are There are 69,400 people with actually negotiating right now. valid teaching certificates in B.C., and just 30,101 No, really. They’re competing to see who can full-time equivalent jobs in the school system. toss out the stupidest ideas. About two to three times as many teachers The government has gone quiet on their most are trained every year as there are jobs. Many egregious suggestion: “Big classes are good for teachers, both at the end of their careers and at kids!” Yeah, like back in the 1930s! Having one the beginning, job share or stay on the teacher teacher and a roomful of 50 students is a great on-call lists as substitutes. This is not so great formula for success. Let’s scrap all computer for new teachers trying to get a foot in the door classes while we’re at it, who needs modernity? – some of them only work four hours a week in The teachers have been quite reasonable classrooms. on wage demands, dipping a couple of times. So if the province wants to reduce its bills, And then they asked for $225 million a year why not offer the senior teachers buyouts? Offer for a “workload fund” to hire more teachers. a full year’s salary and benefits to teachers who Considering the government already hates the are making more than $65,000. Some of them teachers (and the feeling is mutual) that seems must be thinking of early retirement. Nudge ’em more like waving a red flag in front of a fiscally out at 60 instead of 65. conservative bull. Obviously, a buyout like this is an investment. Opponents of the teachers are painting them as It’ll cost you money in your first year. wealthy fat cats. We’re to imagine teachers lazily But this is the government we’re talking about, dismissing their students at 3 p.m. so they can they borrow in bulk and they have the lowest race to the country club in their jewel-encrusted interest rates around. And a conservative backPorsches, mink stoles whipping in the wind. of-the-envelope calculation suggests if you can The reality is that teachers’ pay in B.C. starts convince just 100 teachers making $65,000 or as low as $38,000 and change a year. Which is up to take the deal, over five years the province not to be sneered at, but they also top out at just saves more than $6 million. over $70,000. As I mentioned, it will go at least partway to B.C. MLAs start at $101,000 a year. There is no dealing with the vast number of expensively minimum education requirement to become an educated proto-teachers who are currently using MLA; teachers require years of university. their four or five years of university education to While the room to maneuver between the make nice lattes.

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Emerald Pig

Bard play focus is family fun

Dear Editor, It’s been my delight to be part of the theatre community in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for the past nine years, and I’m excited, along with the rest of the team, to be preparing for the launch of our latest Bard production, Much Ado About Nothing, opening tonight in Pitt Meadows for four performances and in Maple Ridge on July 24 for four performances. A lively Shakespearean comedy, Much Ado About Nothing is set in space, and features – for the first time – a live band. In an story last week promoting the upcoming Bard [Bard ready to launch, July 10, TIMES], I made an off-handed comment about the production and some of its props, which may have offended some people, or

which may not have been taken in the joking manner it was intended. In hindsight, I realize my mistake and apologize if I have given anyone the impression this is anything but a free, fun, family-oriented production. Come out and enjoy theatre at its finest while partaking of a picnic or just relaxing in Letters our beautiful communities. We want to thank The to TIMES for its ongoing the support, and we understand that reporter Maria Rantanen is leaving The TIMES at the end of the week. We wish her well on her new journey. Kathleen Hatley, Emerald Pig Theatrical Society

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Education labour dispute

Students pushed two steps back

Dear Editor, A recap of the 2013/14 school year? Hmm. A common theme in every British Columbian student’s answer would unquestionably be the unjust impacts of the teacher strike. It’s basic knowledge that this ongoing political battle between the B.C. govern-

ment and the BC Teachers’ Federation caused detrimental side-effects to our teachers’ salaries and curriculum. And frankly, many students and parents have lost their respect for the teachers and government for this unnecessary debate. What is the result? As

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TIMES coverage made meals

Dear Editor, We just want to thank the editor, journalists, and photographers at your fine paper for all your generous coverage of the Noble Hearts fundraiser for the Salvation Army Caring Place meals programs. We could not have achieved the success that we did in entertaining the community and raising needed support and funds for programs that feed the less privileged in Maple Ridge without your help and aid. Arak Starreagle (Kyle Herman) and Charlie Spittel, Halcyon Imagineers

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After a cliff-diving accident at Golden Ears Provincial Park on Saturday – described as “traumatizing” by those who witnessed it – the question came up: Would signs and fences deter thrill-seekers? “Post a sign saying, ‘If caught cliff diving, face up to a $10,000 fine’.” – Joleen Watson “No signs or fences will fix stupid.”

– Norman Davie “Would it really stop anyone? If you’re going to go cliff diving, a fence would only help you get a higher jump.” – Derek Morrison “Fencing the public from our own land? I think not… matricibus res publica.” – Garth McSween “There is signage all over Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver and it has not stopped people from climbing over fences to meet their deaths.” – Rosemary Prufer “Nothing will ever change what people want to do. It’s either the thrill seeker, or the one who doesn’t want to but follows their friends anyway, or the one who thinks they can do it but they can’t. They can put [up] a sign, sure, but how much money is that going to cost us when it’s going to be a waste and most likely get broken?” – Janessa Munz

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of now, the teachers have ceased all education, in hopes of showing the government that they do, in fact, mean business. So far, business means passing students, regardless of their grades, due to the thoroughly planned decision to cancel summer school. It also means forbidding any sport camps or other community activities that happen to take place in school gyms. If that’s enough, teachers are unable to calculate the final marks, and instead base the final mark solely on your third term percentage, thus neglecting all extra work and effort put into the first couple of terms. Due to the consideration of the strike rules, I sure hope that none of the graduates slacked off in the last months of school, because if so, your conditional acceptance into university might just be terminated. Hopefully, that little mistake won’t destroy your future! Thinking back on the school year, I do remember being told that this strike would never affect the students. If this strike didn’t affect the students, I don’t think I would be writing this opinion with sheer disgust with our province’s way of dealing with educational problems. The bottom line is that both parties need to stop acting like the children that they’re allegedly fighting for, because this dispute has undoubtedly made our education take two huge steps backwards. Rachel Ashwell, Maple Ridge Secondary For more letters to the editor visit... www.mrtimes.com – Click on Opinion/Letters.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW

TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Pitt Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, BC on Tuesday July 22nd, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011 the Zoning Bylaw for the City of Pitt Meadows. City of Pitt Meadows Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2650, 2014 The purpose of this text amendment is to add new definitions to Section 2.3 in order to distinguish between key and non-key drainage ditches as follows: 1. Part 2 Interpretation, 2.3 General Definitions is amended by adding the following definitions: CONSTRUCTED DITCH means a man made drainage channel or ditch that carries drainage water from one or more properties but does not carry water from headwaters or significant sources of groundwater and does not provide fish habitat. KEY DITCH means the system of ditches and watercourses, including culverts, as shown in Schedule “B” of the City of Pitt Meadows Drainage System Protection Bylaw No. 2266, 2007 as amended from time to time, but does not include a constructed ditch. 2. Part 2 Interpretation, 2.3 General Definitions is amended by amending the following definition: WATERCOURSE means the system of natural watercourses located in the City, on private or public property, by which surface or ground water is conveyed but does not include a constructed ditch. 3. A number of housekeeping amendments to Part 8, Agricultural; Part 9, Rural Residential; and Part 10, Residential are proposed to reflect the new definitions. The Bylaw and associated staff report may be viewed at City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, between July 11, 2014 and July 22, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays. Please direct inquiries to the Development Services Department at 604-465-2428. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected hereby shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained herein or by making a written submission (or email) by 3:00 pm on Tuesday July 22nd, 2014 to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services.

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2014 CAPITAL WORKS: MISCELLANEOUS ROAD WORKS MISC - Road Upgrade Projects – Various Areas throughout Pitt Meadows The planned work is to start the week of July 14, 2014 & finish the week of September 15, 2014. The contractor will endeavor to minimize any disturbances to area residents. Residents will be notified ahead of time by the contractor when they plan to start in their area. Watch for signs and contractor’s traffic control personnel.

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or those looking to bring authentic flavours of India to their table, Manvdeep Shah has the perfect offering for you. Shah is the son of Maple Ridge GM Restaurant owners Joginder and Swamjit who recently celebrated the 20-year anniversary of their eatery. He’s started creating his own line of specialty Indian spices, which are currently available for sale at the restaurant. He explained the new business venture came about somewhat by accident. Originally planning to open his own restaurant at some point, Shah said he would end up with bags of different spices in the process as he portioned, costed, and tried different combinations. “Indian food is pretty complex,” he noted. “I grew up watching and learning from my parents.” He said people soon discovered the different flavours he was creating and suggested he sell the spices on their own. “This venture kind of came out of left field,” he said. Nonetheless, Shah is happy with how things are going. While he recognizes there are still a lot of details to be worked out business-wise, he’s happy with the response so far.

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N. Wallace Contsruction’s Josh McGhee was at the PetSmart construction site in Maple Ridge Wednesday. Twenty years is a big deal and to help mark the occasion the TIMES held a giveaway in partnership with the restaurant. The idea was to have people post a favourite memory of their experience at GM on our Facebook page for the chance to receive a $40 gift certificate and, wow, what a response. Congratulations to Karen Horne, whose name was chosen through a random draw, who related the story of a not-sotraditional Thanksgiving dinner she and husband shared. “We had butter chicken and chicken vindaloo,” she recalled.

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recently had the opportunity to spend a day or two encouraging View passersby to snap “selfies” in aid Photos & vote of a good cause. with Selfies are all the rage, and Haney Farmers For those who may not know, selfies Market is participating in a province-wide are self-portraits usually taken with Facebook contest with local Bekki Hurley a smartphone and then uploaded to social media sites. among the leaders in votes. While most people were quite willing to play, my request was sometimes Layar or (BCAFM) is running a very successonline met with “I don’t do selfies,” said in a ful selfie contest that is an example somewhat unreceptive tone – which I of this strategy. must admit gave me pause. For two weeks, people were encourGranted, among a certain generation aged to take a selfie at their local farmers (usually teens, or single 20-somethings market and then post it onto the BCAFM on the club circuit) taking endless selfies Facebook page via a contest tab. or GPOYs (Gratuitous Pictures of You) The BCAFM contest offered a weekly can be an uber-narcissistic and annoying prize draw and a grand prize of $500 in habit. market shopping vouchers. Having said that, the selfie can be Contest entrants were asked to submit central to creating engagement on social their photo and the name of the market media and a great way to strategically where they took their selfie. involve fans and followers with your busiThey were also asked why they love ness or organization. farmers markets. • Much more at www.mrtimes.com, search “selfies” The B.C. Association of Farmers Markets

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Here are some safe driving tips for when you are heading out on the road this summer: Impaired driving Impaired driving is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. In fact, the greatest numbers of alcohol-related crashes occur during the summer months (June, July,August.) And approximately 1 in three collisions involve alcohol and 1 in ten drivers after 10 P.M. have consumed alcohol. Driving Fatigue Canadians often travel tremendous distance when they go on vacations.This creates a temptation to keep driving for extended periods even when tired. Fatigue is a form of impairment, so don’t give into the temptation to push on. If you feel fatigued, have a good sleep before you take the wheel. It might be better to delay your trip until the morning when you feel fresh and energized. Rest stops are important. Car Mechanical Safety It is a good idea to check your vehicle’s fluid levels, tire inflation and lights when you stop at a service station for gas.A few minutes of checking can save you hours of costly repairs down the road. Have a safe and happy summer! (From “Summer Safe Driving Tips,” http://bc.cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca) What can the Community Policing Office do for you? The Community Policing Office is a close and convenient place for residents to: • Report a crime • Obtain a criminal record check • Find safety information • Get advice or talk to a police officer Our new office will be opening soon! Please stay tuned for our Grand Opening Celebration in September!

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July 20: Airport Day

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• Airport Day runs between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with food, a beer and wine garden, activities, educational booths, static displays of aircraft and cars, hot air balloon rides, and the North Fraser Airshow Society between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Info: www.northfraserairshow.ca.

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July 21: Stuffie sleepover

• The Great Stuffed Animal Parade returns to Pitt Meadows Library from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., and this year, after parading special stuffed friends around the library with noisemakers, stuffies are invited to stay for a sleepover. Stuffies will be well taken care of. Pickup time is on July 22 after 2:30 p.m.

www.mrtimes.com July 17-19 & July 24-26: Emerald Pig

• Emerald Pig Theatrical Society presents Much Ado About Nothing in Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows from July 17 to 19, and from July 24 to 26 at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge. The show starts at 8 p.m. with a pre-show starting at 7 p.m. There will be a matinee on both Saturdays. Bring a donation to the Friends In Need Food Bank.

July 21-25: Kids program

• Treasure Seekers, a program with games, puppets, stories, craft, and snacks for children aged five to 12 runs from July 21 to 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Grace Community Church. Register: John Williams at 604-463-3606.

July 19: Market

• The first of the season corn is now at the Haney Farmers Market along with a cornucopia of fruit and vegetables. Storytime is at 11 a.m. Lisa Rae Simmons entertains. The market is in Memorial Peace Park on 224th Street and runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: www. haneyfarmersmarket.org.

July 25: Support group

• Hominum Fraser Valley, an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual, and questioning men, meets at 7:30 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760.

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• Friday Night Dance with Robyn Picard runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at The ACT, 11944 Haney Pl., Maple Ridge. Info: www.ilovetodance.ca or www.theactmapleridge.org.

• Golden Ears Cheesecrafters, 22270 128th Ave., Maple Ridge, hosts its second annual Longtable Dinner with five chefs, five courses, and five wines. Welcome reception is at 6:15 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m.

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On the Fly

by Jeff Weltz A fly fishing instructor and outdoor writer, Jeff has fished the area since the early 1970s. Contact him at fishingnewsman@gmail.com

Mission continues What does Mission want? After last week’s column about fishing in Mission, TIMES columnist and fishing enthusiast Jeff Weltz discusses what he calls the other side of things. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Club hosts camps Meadow Gardens Golf Club in Pitt Meadows is hosting junior golf summer camps from now until Aug 22. The camps cater to players aged five to 14. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Players converge The B.C. Golf Junior Boys Championship took place at Meadow Gardens Golf Club this past weekend. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Justin Pilgrim is heading to Idaho.

Pilgrim picked Justin Pilgrim, a Pitt Meadows Secondary alumnus, will make his new post-secondary home in Idaho. He was recently selected to Northwest Nazarene University’s Crusader baseball team. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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BC Summer Games

Ridge player setting sights high

A local volleyball athlete is no stranger to playing over her head. by Eric Zimmer

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Hannah MacQuarrie is used to playing with the big kids. The 5 ft. 7 in. tall Maple Ridge volleyball player may not be the tallest on the court, but she stood above the rest when it came to scoring herself a spot on an elite team. MacQuarrie was chosen as one of 12 players to represent Zone 3 at this weekend’s BC Summer Games in Nanaimo, out of more than 80 girls who tried out. For MacQuarrie, the achievement held even more significance as she was the only player from Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows to be selected. “My goal last summer was to make the BC Summer Games team,” she said. “I’m very excited to go play, compete, and hopefully win.” For the 14-year-old Maple Ridge Secondary student, the selection is a culmination of regular year-round training three days a week, and competing at a higher level than most girls her age. MacQuarrie plays with the Infinity Volleyball Club in Surrey, and continues to rise through the ranks in the club. “I played my U15 year when I was U14,” she explained. In fact, MacQuarrie started with the club when she was 12. “I saw in her a kid that was just a workhorse,” said her coach Ritchie Mallari of their initial contact. “I thought if she could focus that energy, she’ll go far.” This year, MacQuarrie played on a U16 team. She’s also played for the

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Maple Ridge’s Hannah MacQuarrie plays with the Infinity Volleyball Club in Surrey. She’s competing at the BC Summer Games this weekend in Nanaimo. U18 team, and travelled when not only did she with that group down to play on a U16 squad, she Las Vegas in February for was captain of the team. a tournament. She said that even “There were 200 teams though she was the youngat that tournament, and est player, the girls still it was amazing to see the looked to her to fill the level of play,” she recalled. role of captain. And “They... MacQuarrie look up to “When I get on the fit right in. you and “She did expect court, I become a not look you to different person.” out of place be one of Hannah MacQuarrie there,” comthe better mented players, Mallari. and they At school she was part expect you to be one of of the senior girls team. the more responsible and For the skilled setter, well-behaved ones,” she regularly being the youngsaid. est person on the team is Does the added pressomething she takes in sure do a number on her stride. nerves? “When I get on the court “Honestly I don’t really I become a different perget nervous, I get more son,” she remarked. excited,” she explained. “I take on more of a “I just try and encourleadership role.” age the girls to work their That ability to lead hardest.” served her well this year And it’s this work

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ethic that helped propel MacQuarrie to her position on the Summer Games team. Tryouts for the team were no cakewalk, and lasted six hours, with a single 20-minute break. “They did a lot of game play and worked on our individual skills with us,” she said of the experience. Even after the final 16 players were chosen, MacQuarrie knew her position wasn’t guaranteed, as four more cuts had to be made, to bring the final total to 12. “One of the cuts that had to be made was my position, because there were three setters,” she recalled. “So even the practices were like ongoing tryouts, because we were all kind of looking at each other knowing one of us had to still be cut.” Now that she’s made it

and the team has made its final preparations for the games this weekend, MacQuarrie is feeling confident. “I think we’ll do very well,” she said. “We’re a very positive team, we work well together, we have a lot of skill, and everyone contributes what they need to.” Mallari believes this is just the “tip of the iceberg” for MacQuarrie. “She beat out a lot of strong players, and she’ll continue to develop and turn heads,” he remarked. “Hannah’s got the tools, the work ethic, and the right mix of cockiness and confidence to go a long way.” The BC Summer Games kick off today and run through the weekend, July 17 to 20. For more information on the games, visit: www.bcgames.org.

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Burrards win at home

In a show of force, the Maple Ridge Burrards bested the Coquitlam Adanacs at home for the second time on Tuesday night by a score of 13-4. “We played well from the first faceoff to the last whistle,” said coach Chris Gill. “[It was] probably our first complete game all year.” The Burrards face the Adanacs for the third and final time this season on Saturday in Coquitlam.

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Matrix

You can put things and people into it. It’s little, yet big inside judging from the insides, a Rubbermaid one would be far more appropriate. While the Corolla now looks reasonably upscale inside, to the point of including a stitched-look dash, the Matrix is from the old school Toyota line, and is festooned inside with plasticnot-so-fantastic.

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Here’s the difference between Canada and the USA: Americans are the only ones to get the Chevy SS, which is basically a four-door Corvette; Canadians are the only folks to get one last go at a 132hp four-cylinder hatchback. Where they salute the ﬂag to red rockets in air and revolutionary cannon ﬁre, we retire early to bed with the dulcet tones of Peter Mansbridge ringing in our ears, and thoughts of a nice cuppa of Red Rose tea in the morning. Yes, occasionally we Canadians unleash Beast Mode when handed a length of timber and told that the other guys have the puck, but mostly we’re laidback, and reserved, and conservative.

The driver’s seat fabric does look pretty durable, but the armrests are unyielding. Rear seat room is surprisingly good, and while taller folks might not ﬁnd the little Toyota to be especially comfortable, everybody else will. What’s more, the rear cargo area remains exemplary. It’s all plastic too, but that just means it’s highly durable and capable of handling bags of soil for the home gardner, or wet dogs, or lumberjack equipment.

The Matrix is a very Canadian sort of car, and a decade or so after its introduction, the Yankees have decided they don’t want it any more. We, on the other hand, apparently can’t get enough of the thing, so it’s back again for 2014 like one last Rush reunion tour.

The seats fold as flat as the prairies – not always that common in the hatchback market – and the S model includes a flat-folding passenger seat as well. If you’re used to “S” standing for “sport”, then in this case, the sport is cross-country skiing. The controls are simple and easy to use. One of the three rings of the gauge cluster is flattened, as if somebody sat on it, but they’re easy to read. It’s all a combination of slightly outdated, but familiar and unchallenging.

Performance:

Design:

Underneath the Matrix’s truncated hood, one will ﬁnd a 1.8L, 132hp four-cylinder engine mated to either a ﬁve-speed manual gearbox, or a four-speed automatic. In today’s world of CVTs, direct-injection, and smalldisplacement turbochargers, this sort of hardware is the motoring equivalent of Fred Flinstone’s feet.

The Matrix is built in Cambridge, Ontario, and is sort of the Canadian tuxedo of cars. If ever a machine were to wear all denim attire, this’d be it. A vast amount of puffy sheet metal seems to dwarf the 16” steel wheels (17” alloys are available as an option), and the greenhouse of the car clusters atop the vehicle like the conning tower on the Seabus. Where newer machines ﬁnd their ad campaigns crammed with words like “aggressive,” “dynamic,” and “emotional,” the Matrix is none of those things.

The suspension too, is not set up for corner-carving, and the traction control is as nervous as a new parent watching a toddler near a puddle. If a wheel so much as thinks about spinning, it scurries in to the rescue, ﬂapping its electronic arms anxiously and urging you to be careful.

The Matrix isn’t stylish, it’s simply there. The optional S package does add a tiny bit of pizzazz, with the aforementioned 17” alloys, front and rear aero-kit and a rear hatch spoiler, but it’s still a tad hum-drum. This is not a ﬂashy car. That wouldn’t be very Canadian.

Environment:

The Matrix carries a Toyota badge up front, but

And yet, for all that, it’s not so bad. What we have here, on the face of it, appears to be some sort of car. The pedal on the right makes it go, and the pedal on the left makes it stop. You can put things and people into it. It’s little, yet big inside. The road noise is really quite loud – some research indicates this may be down to Toyota’s choice of OEM tires, but the echo

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Features:

Your basic Matrix comes with power door locks and windows, but you must pay extra for the convenience package to get air-conditioning. The convenience package also adds Bluetooth connectivity, an upgrade to six-speaker stereo, cruise control and keyless entry. The touring package is basically a sunroof and alloy wheels affair, and the top-line S package adds in the front and rear fascias and the rear spoiler. No navigation is available. Safety features are good, with standard ABS and traction control joining eight passenger airbags. Disc brakes are standard at all four corners, and for an older design, the Matrix still retains good side and front impact results. Fuel economy ratings are solidly average at 8.1L/100kms in the city and 6.3L/100kms on the highway. Observed mixedmileage was just under 9L/100kms.

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