Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Times November 27 2014 by Maple Ridge Times

Thursday, November 27, 2014 Inside today’s edition is a special section designed to ignite the Spirit of Christmas in the people of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.

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Thursday, November 27, 2014 Outgoing Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin was teary eyed when he bid adieu during his final council meeting…

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Biggest maple leaf ever? Does a Maple Ridge leaf have what it takes to set a world record?

tion to the Guinness World Records to see if it is the largest on the globe. Now, Dad said, it’s a waiting game. He’s hopeful they’ll hear back from Guinness by Roxanne Hooper prior to Christmas, saying rhooper@mrtimes.com that would make a nice A two-foot wide maple Christmas gift for their leaf could land a Maple daughter. Ridge girl in the record In the meantime, howbooks. ever, he’s fielding the same Nine-year-old Darya Saed question every day from his of Albion was recently takyoung daughter, wondering ing one of her frequent if they’ve received a reply. strolls through a forested The world record is area of Thornhill with her currently held by Vikas father, Aryan, when the pair Tanwar and family out of stumbled across what she Richmond, according to Darya Saed of Albion hopes to hear soon if the Guinness website. In described as possibly the “biggest maple leaf ever.” her maple leaf is the largest in the world. December 2010, the Lower “Look Pappa, check out Mainland family discovered this huge maple leaf,” said Dad, recounting a maple leaf that was 53 cm wide, by 52.2 cm their conversation. long. The pair were nearing the end of their walk, “Ours is much bigger than that,” Aryan when the Grade 4 British Columbia Christian said, noting that Darya and her siblings freAcademy (in Port Coquitlam) student made quently stroll through the forested area but the discovery. are paying much more attention to their sur“It was all her,” explained her father, notroundings. ing she picked it up, carefully carried it home, “I have no idea what to do with it,” Dad and helped measure it. said of the leaf. Turns out, the leaf may be the biggest on It is currently tucked away for safe keeping, record, and the Maple Ridge family is curbut if the leaf sets a record, Dad suggested the rently waiting for confirmation. family will have it and the world record cerIt measured 61 cm (24 in) wide and 67 cm tificate framed and hung in a prestigious place (26.5 in) from the bottom of the stem to the in their home. tip of the leaf, Dad explained. “It’s cool to have a find like that,” Dad Consquently, the family sent off an applicaconcluded.

Family Christmas

Sharing tastes of the season TIMES readers are asked to email their favourite holiday recipe to the newspaper.

It seems unbelievable that it’s less than a month until Christmas. With a resounding “Merry Ho-Ho!” eminating from our new publisher’s office, Brian McCristall is inviting TIMES readers to join us in celebrating the season in a special way. We’re putting together a holiday section in early December called A Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Family Christmas, and once again it will feature holiday recipes. So, here’s where TIMES readers come in. We want those recipes to be from local

people, and we want recipes that hold significant meaning to each contributor. For those willing to participate, here’s how. Pick a favourite holiday treat, a traditional family recipe that’s been handed down through the generations, or something new and being created for the festive season. Type out the recipe and email to: rhooper@ mrtimes.com before Friday, Dec. 5. As well, if contributors have any photographs of themselves – or others involved – whether it be from past Christmases, in the kitchen baking, or even pictures of family or friends devouring the said food, send them along in high resolution. “Thank you for helping make this a very special keepsake for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows residents,” McCristall said.

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Exchanging food for fines Christine McPhee, community librarian at the Maple Ridge Library, held a stack of books and canned food to promote the Fraser Valley Regional Library Network’s Food For Fines campaign running until Dec. 10. People can have their library fines forgiven if they bring non-perishable food donations to any FVRL branch, including the one in Maple Ridge, at #130 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. The Pitt Meadows Library at 12099 Harris Rd;. is also taking part in the campaign. Donations go to Friends In Need Food Bank. See story, page A5.

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Toyota’s put a fresh new face on their smallest oﬀering BY BRENDAN McALEER

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instrument cluster some time ago, and now has massaged the dash with a bit more soft-touch material and a few extra cubbies. It’s just what you need, including a little pocket for your smartphone right next to the USB plug in.

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“It’s a car!” That was the old tag-line for the Yaris commercials. Lest you think they protest a bit too much, the idea was pretty simple: here’s a little car with everything you need, and not much more than that.

For some reason, Toyota weighs passenger space more heavily than cargo area, so while the Yaris has usefullysized rear seats, the trunk space is a little on the small side. Lift the lid and you’ll see the culprit – a space-saver spare tire crammed into a small area at an angle. The seats fold down, but there’s none of the cleverness of Honda’s magic seat system here.

Personally, that’s my kind of machine. Just the facts, ma’am, - no need for 18-way seats and body-roll-controlling hydraulics, and on-board infotainment systems that can scan your brainwaves to ﬁnd the best radio station. Nope, sometimes it’s better if a car is just a car. Toyota’s put a fresh new face on their smallest offering, and by “fresh,” I of course mean “scary.” Yikes, that’s one aggressive looking little eco-pod! So, is the machine behind the fright mask still packing the essentials, or is there something more sinister going on here?

Performance:

Under the hood, the Yaris has a 1.5L four-cylinder engine making a modest 106hp at 6000rpm and 103lb/ ft of peak torque at 4000rpm. The standard transmission offering is still a ﬁve-speed manual, but the only available automatic is a four-speed.

Design:

Well that’s certainly a unique take up front. No-one could accuse Toyota’s design department of being afraid to take a risk or two. What once was a tad on the bland side now looks like a cross between a Tiki mask and a Mexican Wrestler.

Sounds pretty low-tech, right? Well, it is, but there’s something of an advantage to that. While it’s not as quick as a dual-clutch or as miserly as a CVT, the Yaris’ four-pot-plus-four-speed combination is bone-reliable, even if slightly neglected. Then there’s the Yaris’ other major party trick: it weighs practically nothing.

It’s all just for show, so don’t worry – the Yaris isn’t going to bite. In fact, take a brief walkaround to peek at its other four angles, and the car remains as it was before, an inoffensive and handsome little economy car. It’s got wheelcovers. It’s got a hidden exhaust pipe. If it weren’t for the mean-mugging front, you’d call it cute.

“Simplify and add lightness,” that was the old adage of Colin Chapman’s Lotus, and while Toyota might not have involved Lotus in the building of their efﬁcient runabout, they certainly espoused those ideals. The Yaris weighs about as much as a ﬁrst-generation Miata, and that makes it relatively fun to drive. It bounces over imperfections in the pavement without too much fuss and hurtles around the corners with gusto.

Also, you won’t be calling it cheap. While this is the most-basic version of the four-door Yaris hatchback, it still comes with body-coloured door-handles and mirrors. It’s inexpensive, but the exterior doesn’t trumpet it.

Environment:

The inside is much the same – not costly, but not bargain basement either. Toyota has ﬁtted the LE which pretty much everything you need in an entry-level car. There are standard power door locks and windows, cruise control, and even a touchscreen interface.

The four-speed transmission is tuned for efﬁciency, not quick-shifting or extracting power, and the smalldisplacement four-banger doesn’t have much power to give anyway. However, there’s so little inertial resistance from the Yaris’ curb-weight, that you can just pogo the car off down the road without difﬁculty.

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An annual campaign against impaired driving during the holiday season returns for another year.

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Hearing for high rise A development application to build an 18-storey high rise with 120 apartments, and six townhouses on Brown Avenue is being forwarded to a public hearing. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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Santa Claus is a major highlight of the annual Maple Ridge Christmas festival.

Volunteers needed Maple Ridge Christmas Festival and the annual Santa Claus parade take place Saturday, Dec 6, but organizers are still looking for volunteers to help make the annual event a success once again. Additionally, those looking to be a part of the parade have until tomorrow (Nov.28) to do so. • More at www.mrtimes.com Chef Dez is a food columnist and culinary instructor in the Fraser Valley. Visit him at www. chefdez.com. Send questions to dez@chefdez.com or to P.O. Box 2674, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6R4

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Operation Red Nose (ORN) is back for its seventh year in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. And a kickoff event this Friday, Nov. 28 will help herald the new season. The event takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Maple Ridge Towing (1981) Ltd., located at 23283 McKay Ave. A road safety campaign against impaired driving, ORN’s main objective is a free, safe ride home service that’s provided by volunteers to any motorist in their own car, who isn’t fit to drive. Using the patron’s own vehicle ensures that their car will make it home with them and they won’t have to go hunting for it the next day. Though the program is free, donations are appreciated, as this program is the primary fundraiser for the host organization, PacificSport Fraser Valley. The donations enable the group to deliver sport programs and services to youth in recreation, as well as high performance athletes and coaches in the Fraser Valley region. Embrace Your Community. We’re In It Together, is the theme of this year’s campaign, and speaks to the community connection component of the program, from the volunteer

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drivers, to the service they provide to patrons. Volunteers play a major part in ORN’s success, and Dena Sorley, ORN’s volunteer director, noted this year is “shaping up to be a little challenging, as we’re short on volunteers and sponsorship.” But that doesn’t mean time has run out for people to get involved. Far from it. Volunteers can sign up for one, two, or all of the nights, it’s really up to them. This Friday will also be ORN’s first night of service for this season.

Before the rides get underthe past couple of years.” way, ORN, local RCMP, and Those interested in getting ICBC will be joined by Rudy, involved and volunteering with ORN’s reindeer mascot, to prothe program are encouraged to mote the program, as they set up call 604-834-4554 for more inforat the S-curve on mation and appliGolden Ears Way, cation forms. just west of 210th This year’s Street. nights of service Operation Red Nose is a While on locafall on Nov 28 volunteer-run designated tion, RCMP and and 29, Dec. 5, driving holiday program ICBC will be 6, 12, 13, 19, and It’s as simple as dialing: handing out cards 20. 604-834-4554 and “educating The campaign the public on caps off the holimaking the right day season with choices,” said Sorley. its final night of operation on “It’s something we’ve done for New Year’s Eve.

Get home safe

Hunger

Demand forces food bank to ponder expansion by Christopher Sun

TIMES columnist and culinary expert Chef Dez shares some thoughts and tips on breads, and specifically some helpful ideas for mixing up quick breads. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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Toy run takes off The Lower Mainland 4X4 Toy Run will take place on Sunday, Nov. 30. The event gets underway at Meadowtown Centre in Pitt Meadows, beginning at 10:30 a.m. • More at www.mrtimes.com

Rudy the reindeer and the rest of the Operation Red Nose team are gearing up for another season of getting people home safely, after their nights out.

Mary Robson Friends executive director

Friends in Need Food Bank broke a record recently. But it’s not one they are proud of. In October, more than 750 hampers were distributed and more than 2,000 visits was recorded, a six-per-cent increase from September, said Friends executive director Mary Robson.

That increase is not unique to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows as the latest HungerCount 2014 report, compiled with data from food banks across Canada, shows a 25-per-cent increase in food bank use from 2008 to 2014. “We’re actually going to have a discussion – in the new year – on whether we should be opening another day or extend our hours,”

Robson said. “We have line ups before 8 a.m.” Currently, the food bank is open mornings Tuesdays through Fridays for Maple Ridge, and Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for Pitt Meadows. Children and seniors make up the majority of clients: 33 per cent are children 18 or younger, and 30 per cent are 50 and older. Robson added that an

increasing amount of classrooms are participating in the food bank’s meal program, as many kids go to school hungry and/or with no lunch. As poverty continues to grow, Maple Ridge’s Raging Grannies recently visited the offices of local MLAs Marc Dalton and Doug Bing, delivering letters signed by constituents in support of a poverty bill.

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Businesses collecting blankets and warm clothing

Down to Business by Eric Zimmer

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s the holiday season approaches, and the temperature drops, the need for warm clothing becomes even more of a necessity. Thankfully, the spirit of the season also inspires businesses and individuals alike to get on board when it comes to reaching out to the less fortunate. And on that note, we are right in the middle of the 19th annual Greater Vancouver Homebuilders Association (GVHBA) Coats for Kids campaign.

From now until Dec. 4, donate winter clothing items to the drive through a number of local businesses. In Maple Ridge, those businesses are: • Falcon Homes at Wynnridge, located at 11013 Harris Dr. •Signature at Falcon Centre, #101 11882 226 St. •Reflections, 22327 River Rd. Donations can be dropped off at the businesses Monday to Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. Portrait Homes also accepts

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HELP BUST CRIME… Ridge Meadows 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 1800-222-8477. 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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Thursday, November 27, 2014

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Food earns book borrowers a reprieve A fine-foregiveness program at local libraries runs through until mid-December.

Late with the library books? Delayed with the DVDs? The Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) network offers a win-win solution for calendar-challenged borrowers in the community. From Nov. 12 to Dec. 10, people can have their library fines forgiven if they take in non-perishable food donations to any FVRL branch, including the Maple Ridge Library at 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd., as well as the Pitt Meadows Library at 12099 Harris Rd. One food item equals $2 in fines, and up to $30 of fines owed per library account can be waived during the Food for Fines campaign, confirmed community librarian Christine McPhee. All items collected will be donated to the local food banks, in the case of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows the donations are going to the Friends In Need Food Bank.

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“FVRL strives to continually build meaningful partnership with various local community agencies,” said Rob O’Brennan, FVRL’s CEO. “This particular collaboration is a great way for our customers to reduce or eliminate their overdue fines, and provide much needed donations to our local food banks.” Only commercially packaged, undamaged, and unexpired food items will

be accepted. FVRL is the largest public library system in British Columbia, with 25 community libraries serving more than 700,000 people in its service area. To avoid fines, people can return library materials to any public library in the province, even if it’s not part of the FVRL system. Children’s and young adult materials borrowed on children’s cards are fines-free.

Children’s books borrowed on adult cards are subject to fines. Adult materials borrowed on a children’s card are subject to the current fines schedule. Any items not returned after 45 days are billed to the cardholders account, and a non-refundable $5 administrative fee applies to each item.

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City Talks December 2014

Celebrate A Pitt Meadows Christmas on December 5

Join us for the 6th Annual “A Pitt Meadows Christmas” at Spirit Square! This free family event includes music, entertainment, crafts, activities, refreshments and lots of holiday cheer co- hosted by the Pitt Meadows Community Foundation and the City. Come and welcome Santa to Pitt Meadows and join in the countdown to light the City’s Christmas tree for the holiday season. Don’t forget to bring your camera for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, visit the Community Policing Office, the Family Recreation Centre and enjoy entertainment, food and the snow sculpture in Spirit Square! Watch the City’s website or visit the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Times to enter the coloring contest at pittmeadows.bc.ca or the Facebook page at facebook. com/pittmeadows for updates.

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Economic Development & Land Use

Transportation

Pitt Meadows elected a new Mayor and Council on November 15 with over 31% of eligible voters participating. Congratulations to new Mayor John Becker, new Councillors Bill Dingwall and Mike Stark and returning Councillors Bruce Bell, Janis Elkerton,Tracy Miyashita and David Murray.

Remember to Shop Local This year when you are looking for that perfect gift be sure to check out our local shops and businesses. From art to food, there really is something for everyone on your list.

CP Holiday train for the first time ever and as an end to our Centennial celebrations, the CP Holiday train will be stopping across Harris Road on Wednesday, December 17 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm.Visit CPR.ca and don’t forget to bring a donation of food or money for the Friends in Need Foodbank. Visit friendsneedfood.com.

Regular Council Meetings

• Dec 2, 6:00 pm

Council Inauguration

• Dec 16, 7:00 pm

Council in Committee

• Dec 9, 6:00 pm

Watch Council Meetings live online! Visit our website at pittmeadows.bc.ca and click on Council Meeting Videos under the Quick Links sidebar.

Public Works & Safety

You never know when it might snow.

To help keep city streets clear and safe of hazards, please clear sidewalks, stairs, ramps and footpaths bordering your property as soon as possible after a snowfall. If you have elderly or disabled neighbours, be a good neighbor and help keep their property cleared as well. Look for more information on Snow Removal on our website at pittmeadows.bc.ca. For more about these issues, visit our website at pittmeadows.bc.ca.

Council This Month

Each fall, the City prepares business plans and budgets for the following year. Public presentations on these plans will be held at City Hall on the following dates:

December 10 (5:30 pm to 8:15 pm) – Presentation of Business Plans December 11 (9:00 am to 3:30 pm) – Presentation of Business Plans

We encourage you to learn about the business planning process, attend the meetings and offer input into the process.Visit pittmeadows.bc.ca for more information. Check the Council Meeting Calendar online at pittmeadows.bc.ca > City Hall > Council Agendas and Minutes, and click on the link in the top right corner.

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Dec 5 - A Pitt Meadows Christmas.

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You don’t want to miss the visitors from the North Pole at this year’s fun, free family event. Enjoy the sounds and sensations of the season in Spirit Square. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

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Some of the best Christmas presents don’t come in a box. This year why not create memories instead of garbage by sharing experiences rather than presents with the people you love? Bake some cookies, organize a family trip to the skating rink, or purchase tickets to a performance – or even arrange a dinner out for someone special on your list. Check out our website at pittmeadows.bc.ca or our Facebook page for tips on how to be a green angel this season.

Dec 7 - Osprey Village Christmas Tree Lighting.

Kick start the season with a village experience as they light the Osprey Community Christmas tree.Vendors and fun for all.5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Dec 17 – CP Holiday Train For the first time this festive train will stop here and entertain guests across Harris Road.Bring your non-perishable food donation to support Friends in Need foodbank and enjoy the live entertainment.Visit CPR.ca for all the details.

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Tears were shed and two standing ovations given to the man whose love and devotion to Maple Ridge is indisputable. Mayor Ernie Daykin presided over his last City council meeting on Tuesday evening, after getting defeated by Nicole Read in the Nov. 15 municipal election. During the councillor’s report session of the almost threehour meeting, most gave a personal report about the highlights of being a councillor, and then gave thanks to the community. Of the six councillors, only Corisa Bell and Bob Masse are returning, after winning re-election. Cheryl Ashlie and Judy Dueck chose not to run again, Mike Morden was unsuccessful in his mayoralty bid, and Al Hogarth failed to get re-elected. However, Daykin was a subject for many in their reports. Masse praised Daykin for his character, work, and dedication to

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Outgoing Mayor Ernie Daykin wiped away a tear on Tuesday. the community. He also wondered how Daykin’s positive character became a liability during the election. “I don’t know how being nice became a four letter word,” Masse said, before quickly saying, “I don’t want to go there.” Ashlie spoke about her experience as a twoterm councillor, going from “stay at home mom to missing in action,” because of the demands that comes with being a councillor. She then praised Daykin for running an honest campaign, despite the results. “Ernie, you are without a doubt the best mayor this community has had,” Ashlie said. “You believe in this City more than anyone. You stand up for it and you are

its number one fan and ambassador.” “You can hold your head high because the right thing is always the hard thing to do, but you always did it,” she added. “I know the facts of this will come to bear.” Dueck spoke about how dinners with her husband and running of errands would often be interrupted by citizens, wanting to talk about their community concerns, and how people often confused her with Ashlie, which brought out some laughs at the public meeting. She too praised Daykin. “Ernie, you are an amazing man, a real gentleman,” Dueck said, “You worked incredibly hard on behalf of the citizens of Maple Ridge.”

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Keep it fun past the party For a lot of folks the “festive season” unofficially gets officially underway at the same time as the month of December. Sure, there are Christmas lights already lighting up some homes and even a few whole neighbourhoods – and lots of stores and shops have had their decorations and commercial enticements up for a couple or more weeks. But you’re likely to see an upswing in light-stringing activity this weekend as the bulk of homeowners get ready to throw the switch next week. And just as the celebratory Santas and reindeers and Frostys light up the roofs and lawns to lift spirits throughout the community, celebrations of other sorts get spirits flowing in other ways. This is also the party season, as business co-workers and families and friends join in celebration of the joy and goodwill that herald the approach of Christmas Day. It’s the season of raised spirits… and of raised glasses. It’s really hard to get full enjoyment of the Christmas season in the back seat of a police cruiser… or during a ride to hospital in an ambulance… or in the coroner’s wagon. If you like to imbibe in a bit of alcohol this season – as many folks do – keep it in the responsible zone. If you’re partying with friends, make sure there’s someone to hang on to the car keys – someone who isn’t drinking, or someone who will arrange for a taxi or an Operation Red Nose driver or some alternative way to get home. Maybe there’s a bus route available? If you’re hosting a party, keep in mind that you could be held responsible if a drunken guest runs into trouble on the way home. Withholding keys, or providing a cot in a back room might save everyone a lot of grief. The main thing is to keep the good times rolling, all the way home. – B.G.

This Week’s Question Do people who don’t vote have a right to complain about politicians’ performances? ■ Your View Last week’s question, results… How do you feel about your City’s election results?

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Happy with some, disappointed by some. 47 % Same old same old really.

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Greed fuels leadership class Question: If someone is get$50,000 for moving expenses, the ting a really nice salary, six fig$20,000 research payment, and ures, but they hold out for more $50,000 for a “pre-employment” money, are they greedy? consulting contract. You might say yes. Let’s see, who else is staggerYou might say that it’s compliingly overpaid around here? cated, and economic factors and TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis made high costs of living and getting $468,015 in 2013. That would the best candidate for the job seem fair, if buses magically and tough tasks and blah blah flew through the skies on pink blah excuse me while I go throw pixie wings, carrying each of us up. individually to our destinations. by Matthew Claxton This week we got two brilliant Michael Corrigan, CEO of BC examples of how power and Ferries is doing better, making greed go hand in hand, and how everyone in a $563,000 in exchange for raising rates while position of power just signs off on it. reducing service. First, we found out that Dr. Max Coppes was Ah, but I can hear the whinging apologists given an extra $75,000 a year in money taken approaching, shuffling forward to grovel before straight out of charitable donations to boost his the powerful. salary as head of the B.C. Cancer Agency. His “These jobs require special skills, leadership salary was already $561,000 a year, by the way. abilities, charisma, experience! It’s hard to find It was the former head of the Provincial Health people who can do them well, and they must be Services Authority who asked for the boost. attracted with fitting compensation!” The whole point of the B.C. Cancer Foundation But… but they don’t do their jobs well! They is to raise money to buy equipment and to pay are often incompetent, disliked, and wasteful. for cancer research. It is not so that some senCoppes is gone, having essentially been run ior executive can upgrade to the better grade of out of town amid increasing patient wait times champagne to fill his jacuzzi. and morale problems in the agency. TransLink Coppes’ sickening greed is particularly alarmand BC Ferries? If half a million gets us this level ing for a pediatric oncologist, someone who of service, do we have to pony up $10 million to should know the difference an extra several hun- get something worthwhile? dred thousand dollars can make when it comes The same thing happens in private enterprise, to buying hospital equipment. of course, where CEOs regularly produce masMeanwhile, Amrik Virk, our minister of sive layoffs, inefficient mergers, or bankruptcies advanced education, is in trouble because of while lining their own pockets. The same people more emails coming to light, showing that often switch from public to private, CEO to preshe was in on the scheme to “top up” the salident, from the boardrooms of for-profits to nonary of senior staffers at Kwantlen Polytechnic profits to government consulting work. University, while Virk was serving on the board. It’s a system of, by, and for the powerful, In 2011, Virk wrote that an extra $20,000 where those signing off on the salaries expect to “research allowance” was a good way to get be the ones getting them someday. around government pay caps for an incoming It’s based on greed. KPU vice-president. It’s based on entitlement. The VP, Anne Lavack, would eventually get a It’s based on the idea that the people in charge salary of $170,000 her single year at KPU, plus are better than the rest of us.

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Appreciation

Neighbours helped Cooper back Dear Editor, It was a terrible day when our Australian Sheppard Cooper was struck accidently by a car as he ran across the road to retrieve a ball that went in the wrong direction. It was a most upsetting moment in time for us, but after further treatment at the emergency hospital in Coquitlam, Cooper Letters will recover. to Today we call him the the miracle dog and he has been given Submitted photo a new lease on life. Editor Cooper enjoying the view at Chilko Lake. Cooper is a very big Barbara and I are very Pitt Meadows when he was adventurer and has traveled grateful for his quick recovstruck. Our best wishes to to many remote places in ery, and for the help of the all of you. B.C. and Alberta. He will people who came to our Chris and Barbara Cooper, now be able to continue aid on Bonson Avenue in these great journeys. Pitt Meadows

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Dear Editor, Where did we lose our humanity? Comparing the homelessness crisis to a hockey game [Shelter scores, community loses, Nov. 6 Letters, TIMES] is simply despicable and disgraceful. As a hockey fan, I was appalled to read it.

Where, exactly, do you want these people to go? There are few community services to prevent addiction and homelessness in the first place. The Caring Place is the only option besides Alouette Addictions, whose resources are dwindling due to government cuts.

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The TIMES ran a story Tuesday announcing a desperate need by organizers of the Christmas hamper for donations of new, unwanted gifts that hamper kids can give to their parents. Likewise, they’ve asked for gently-used second-hand toys and clothes, and the community is responding. In additions to calls and visits to The TIMES office, Facebook readers are reading and sharing this story in a big way.

“Lorraine [Bates, hamper co-chair] is so awesome. Her devotion and her heart are huge. I’ll be cleaning my closet for sure, again this year.” – Jennifer Kelly “Where can working families drop off on weekends?” [Note: The hamper office opens seven days a week starting Dec. 1]. – Valerie Wilkes “Good job.”

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Dear Editor, During this festive season and at other times, an annoying health issue that is most offensive bothers me. Have you ever noticed the number of people dealing with the public serve drinks by using their fingers on the TOP of the glass? You know, the place where your lips will go? I have worked as a waiter, and it was pounded into me by my employer to never serve a drink that way. I would appreciate employers of this day and age to pass on that fundamental. If this situation occurs to you, ask yourself, “Where have those fingers been before now?” Put down this letter and visualize all the places. Go on… visualize. Barry Bentley, Maple Ridge

ed as: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Historically, we get only a subjective view of our history – perhaps an intellectual version of Andrew Jackson’s famous retort: “To the victors belong the spoils.” Claxton points out a vital omission in the appreciation of the past: it’s like native Canadians watching a John Wayne movie. His truth is deep. History is so often glorious because the fact is that it is written by conquerers and victors. Thanks for that column – it made me think of stuff I hadn’t thought of in a while. Greg Wilmot, Pitt Meadows

Not only do they feed those on the streets, they also feed working-poor families with children. I would go as far as to say that a majority of the poverty-stricken work harder than most. There are single mothers who work two jobs, who still have to take their children to the Caring Place to eat. Call me a bleeding heart, it’s nothing I haven’t been called before. Some people have a run of bad luck and end up on the streets due to job-loss and positions becoming obsolete via new technology. Anyone is a job-loss away from the streets. No one is immune. The change starts within ourselves. Scapegoating a group of people will not fix the problem. Nerissa Gregory, Maple Ridge Letters on this page have been edited for space. For longer versions, or more letters to the editor visit... www.mrtimes.com – Click on Opinion, or search the writers’ names.

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A number of furry friends had the chance to get up close and personal with Santa (a.k.a. Rob Dramer) recently, as the Maple Ridge SPCA hosted its pet photos with Santa event. That included the resident shelter cat, Happy (right) and Molly and Tucker (below). The fundraiser was one of a number that happen throughout the year, and the next one takes place in the form of a wine and cheese night at The ACT on Friday, Dec. 5. Rick Moyer/TIMES

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raiser held by the branch: Pet Photos With Santa, which Nichols said went well. “We had about 10 volunteers, and from what I would guess, we had about 50 people come through for pet pictures.” Ticket sales to the upcoming event however, have been somewhat slow. by Eric Zimmer “I understand it is pretty close to ezimmer@mrtimes.com Christmas,” she said. hose looking for a way to But Nichols is also hopeful that the More raise funds for the Fidos giving spirit of the season will prevail Photos and Fluffys that reside at and the event will be a success. Online the Maple Ridge SPCA are The event will be emceed by invited to the branch’s secondAdrian Walton from Dewdney Animal annual wine and cheese night at The ACT Hospital. next Friday, Dec. 5. The evening will also include a silent The event, for those 19 years of age and auction, as well as a deal where “people older, mixes art with animals, features can pay to pick a number, and whatever presentations, and of course, includes a prize is behind that number becomes glass of wine and various snackables. theirs.” Attendance is limited to the 60 tickets Prizes and silent auction item have been currently being sold to the event, and donated by members of the community, those who would like to attend can puras well as local businesses. chase their $35 tickets at the Maple Ridge “There’s things like a basket from SPCA branch, located at 10235 Jackson Bosley’s and a $100 gift certificate to Rd., at Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, found at Dewdney Animal Hospital.” 22745 Dewdney Trunk Rd., or at The ACT The night is a great way for people from itself. throughout the community to mix and Funds raised at the event go directly mingle with one another, Nichols added. towards the costs associated with caring That mingling though, is restricted to for the animals at the shelter, explained that of the human variety. branch worker Faydra Nichols. “Unfortunately, no, animals are not perThe event follows another recent fundmitted at The ACT,” said Nichols.

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Envision Financial is once again hosting its Fill the Cupboard food drive for the Friends In Need Food Bank.

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decorative Christmas tree may be a common sight in many local businesses this time of year, but for the folks at Envision Financial, it’s also a way to represent and encourage the giving spirit of the season. The credit union kicked off its annual Full Cupboard Holiday Program this past week, and Sherri Tongue, of the Ridge Meadows branch, said members always give generously and she is looking forward to seeing that again this year. “We’ve had really good results in the past,” she said. Last year, the Ridge Meadows team raised $1,854.78 for the Friends In Need Food Bank. The decorated tree features Full Cupboard food tags, which members take with them, and then return, along with an

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unwrapped toy, or a food or cash donation. “Each tag represents a child or senior in our local community, and the tags basically just say what’s needed for particular age groups,” Tongue said. “We also have food tags, which represent the most needed food items in our community.” Members can also drop donations off even without a tag. Envision has also added a prize this year for members and Full Cupboard partners, as a way to say thanks. “We’re offering a $250 prize to one winning member, and a $250 prize to a Full Cupboard food drive partner,” said Tongue. “Once people have donated, they can send a text to enter the draw.” The deadline for donations is Dec. 13. “We have generous members,” Tongue added. “This is something Envsion is passionate about.” More information at: www.envisionfinancial.ca/personal/community.

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Nov. 29: Bazaar

• Northridge FourSquare Alliance Church holds its annual event at Thomas Haney Secondary school, located at 23000 116 Ave. All welcome. Info: 604-323-4337.

• Get Christmas shopping done early at the Yennadon Christmas Bazaar, taking place from 5 to 9 p.m. at 23347 128th Ave. There will also be a raffle, prizes, and a bake sale.

Dec. 6: Breakfast with Santa

• St. John the Divine Anglican Church’s annual holly tea and bazaar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Tea in Lounge $8, at 21299 River Rd.

Dec. 6: Children’s Choir

• The B.C. Girls Choir presents: Wintersong, A Choral Concert, taking place at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, at 12145 Laity St. Admission is by donation of toy or cash. All proceeds go the Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society.

Nov. 29: Benefit concert

• The 12th annual country music benefit concert for Meals on Wheels takes place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at The ACT. Tickets available at The ACT and the show features a silent auction and variety of guests, including award-winning country singer Kenny Hess. Info: www.comservice.bc.ca.

Dec. 6: Webster’s Christmas

• Webster’s Corners Christmas Market and Crafts show takes place at Webster’s Corners Elementary. The event begins at 10 a.m.

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Dec. 6: Christmas in the Park

• The fourth annual Alexander Robinson Christmas Market takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at 11848 238B St. Christmas shop and support local businesses. Admission is $2. Children 12 and younger get in free.

• Memorial Peace Park hosts a Maple Ridge tradition, as Christmas in the Park and the Santa Claus Parade return for another year. The event takes place from 4 to 8 p.m., and the parade begins at 6 p.m. Deadline to enter or register to be part of the parade is Nov. 28. More info: www.mapleridgechristmasfestival. com. •Full list: www.mrtimes.com

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Cale Nairn with Boileau Electric hung holiday decorations along Lougheed Highway on Monday morning. About 60 giant candy cane with bells were hung along the highway, between 222 and 228 Streets, and along 224 Street to Dewdney Trunk Road. New this year are the energy effiecient LED lights being used in the bells.

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Food-raiser

Coldwell team going door-to-door for food An annual three-day food drive is set to get underway next Monday in Maple Ridge. by Eric Zimmer ezimmer@mrtimes.com

ight years ago, Terry Passley approached Ralph Telep with an idea: A door-to-door Christmas food drive, with a twist. And next Monday, the tradition is set to continue, with Passley, Telep, and the rest of Maple Ridge’s Coldwell Banker Tri-Tel Realty team kicking off their three-day food drive. “We figured we’d try it for one year and see how it went when we started,” Telep explained.

“It’s been incredibly successful, and now here we are.” The food drive sees Santa on a sleigh that is pulled through various local neighbourhoods by a truck, said Coldwell Banker Tri Tel Realty’s Vicki Cunningham. The realtors, adorned with elf hats, run door-todoor collecting food and donations, while at the same time, finding out the names of the kids who live there. “Then, we run back and tell Santa, and he addresses them by name,” she said. Youngsters are awestruck by the fact Santa seems to know them personally, and this is a major highlight for the team, Cunningham said. At the heart of it all

The Coldwell Banker Tri-Tel Realty team posed for a picture during one of their collection nights.

though, is the collection for the Friends in Need Food Bank, and Cunnignham explained the donors continue to be “incredibly generous.” “During the last seven years, we have raised more

than $9,500 in cash, and more than 22,000 pounds of food,” she noted. The campaign hits the same three neighbourhoods every year, and Cunningham said the areas were chosen because they

tend to be populated with alot of families with young kids. “On Dec. 1, we hit the Riverside Centre neighbourhood, Dec. 2 is Alouette Elementary area, and Dec.3 is the Harry

Hooge neighbourhood,” she said. Returning to the same areas year-after-year is great because “now they expect and look forward to seeing us,” Cunningham elaborated. Each night during the food drive, realtors and staff from Coldwell arrive in their chosen neighbourhood at 6 p.m., and spend the next two hours going door-to-door collecting food and cash donations. “It’s such a fantastic three nights, and it gets all of us in the Christmas spirit,” Cunningham said. “Each year the donations from each of these neighbourhoods grows and the generosity is amazing,” she added. “It really fills your heart with the true meaning of the Christmas season.”

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Weavers display wares A long-standing annual event takes place this Sunday at Whonnock Community Centre. by Eric Zimmer

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The Whonnock Lake Centre will be filled with blankets, scarves, towels, table linens and a number of other handspun, handwoven, hand knitted, dyed, and felted articles, this Sunday, Nov. 30. It’s all part of the Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild 34th annual open house. The show is an ideal way to check out the work the Guild does, and find information about getting involved. In addition, said the Guild’s Dale Friend, “there will be many knitted items as well as felted pieces, such as bags, hats, cat toys, Christmas tree decorations, mittens, gloves, slippers, socks and sweaters, suitable to put under a lucky recipient’s tree.” This Guild contains a number of expert basket weavers who will be offering many varieties of baskets, from the practical to the whimsical “Ladies with Attitude” series. “There’s bound to be a basket you need to take home with you,” Friend added.

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The Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild is getting set for their annual open house this weekend at the Whonnock Lake Centre. Dale Friend (inset) invites everyone to the event. Guild members will be demonstrating the arts of blending fibres, felting, spinning, sock knitting and basket weaving. “Feel free to visit with them and ask questions,” said Friend. There will be guest artists offering woodwork and pottery to augment your choices. Admission is free and those who attend have the chance to win a door prize simply by showing up.

Coffee, tea and cookies will be available by donation, as well. During the rest of the year, the Guild meets twice a month from September to June at Whonnock Lake Centre, located at 27871 113th Avenue, in Whonnock. They encourage guests and potential new members to join in. For more information, visit www.whonnockweaversandspinners.org.

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Notice Of IntentionTo Adopt Business Licensing And Regulation Bylaw No. 2643, 2014 Take Notice That Council will consider the adoption of Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2643, 2014, a new Business Licensing & Regulation Bylaw for the City of Pitt Meadows, at the January 20th, 2015 Regular Meeting of Council. The proposed Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw is being considered in order to provide an updated bylaw with simplified language, making the content easier to interpret, educate, enforce and adjust fees based on the Consumer Price Index. The Bylaw and associated staff report may be viewed at City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding weekends and statutory holidays, until January 20th, 2015. Please direct inquiries to the Development Services Department at 604-465-2428. Kelly Kenney Corporate Officer 604-465-5454 • kkenney@pittmeadows.bc.ca

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here are many amazing people in our communities who contribute their time and skills to non-profit causes. It may be organizing extra-curricular activities for children, coaching a local sports team, volunteering in an arts or educational group, or raising funds for a good cause. In total, there are more than 20,000 not-for-profit organizations in B.C. Much like businesses, not-for-profit organizations have the option to incorporate federally or provincially. While there is no requirement to incorporate, it is very wise and practical to do so. First, incorporation limits potential personal liability of the organization’s members and volunteers. Next, many organizations run into practical challenges as they expand and seek to enter into contracts in the name of the organization as an entity rather than in the names of its individual members. An incorporated society is a legal entity on its own, and as such, can enter into contracts, own property, or sue in its own name. Further, incorporation

offers continuity of an organization beyond the involvement of its original founders, by providing a foundation for a long lasting legacy. To that end, the incorporators of a B.C. society are responsible for naming the society and drafting or approving founding documents as required by the BC Society Act, including a constitution and bylaws. A constitution is usu-

ally a short document that states the society’s name and purposes. Societies that want to become charities need to pay special attention to ensure that their purposes fall within the charitable purposes recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency and other requirements. Bylaws are a more comprehensive document that sets out the society’s rules of conduct.

For example, bylaws define procedure for meetings of the directors and members, requirements for membership, classes of members, etc. The bylaws must comply with the Society Act.

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In addition to writing this column, Shockey is also coordinating a series of free information meetings

Farewell readers

New mayor gives up column duties

ith my election only just become relevant as mayor of for that person. The converPitt Meadows, sation invariable ends with The TIMES a “thank-you and keep up newspaper has notified the good work.” me that I will no longer be The good news is that The TIMES will be carrying on able to submit articles to with the Legal Briefs feature the [monthly] Legal Briefs with columns submitted feature. by the eight other lawyers I am told that this is – and perhaps some legal because the paper does not by John Becker business administration want to be seen as giving topics from our office manme a political advantage. ager. While The TIMES is free to manage It has been a while since I invited the the paper as ownership sees fit, I will public to suggest topics for the Legal miss the opportunity to contribute to Briefs feature, so I will take this opporthis aspect of the community pro bono tunity to do so. Requests for legal comwork of the law firm. ment should be emailed to info@beckerThrough the years, I have often been lawyers.ca. approached by both clients and non-cliSuggestions will be distributed to the ents who comment on an article. Sometimes it is an older piece that has lawyers on the relevant practice areas.

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Children & Youth Programs ASL Interpreters Provided Pastor Duane Goerzen 604-465-4211 www.mrchurch.com

for not-for-profit organizations in town. The next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., focused on bookkeeping and accounting. Info. and RSVP to Leslie at 604-465-9993.

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• Hominum is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual, and questioning men. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. Info: Art 604-462-9813.

Nov. 28: Hominum

• Wesbrooke seniors facility in Pitt Meadows hosts an evening of Zumba. The event is a fundraiser for the Friends In Need Food Bank, and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is by a donation of non-perishable food or cash. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Nov. 28: Fundraiser

• Meet Mike McCardell, bestselling author and CTV personality, at a book signing for his new book, Cardboard Ocean (Harbour, $32.95). McCardell will be appearing at Black Bond Books in Haney Place Mall at 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 29: Book signing

• Lower Mainland 4X4 Toy Run kicks off at Meadow Town Centre, in Pitt Meadows at 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 30: Toy Run

• Alouette Field Naturalists meet to explore DeBoville Slough. For details, call Michael at 604-467-9863.

Nov. 30: Naturalists

• Edge of the Page Poetry Club hosts an open mike with special guest Lausanne Ham and host P. Charles Ransom, at Bean Around Books and Tea, 22626 Lougheed Hwy.

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• Ridge Meadows Hospice Society presents A Time To Remember, taking place at 7 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd. The event is a nondenominational, candlelit evening for the community to gather and remember loved ones lost.

Dec. 3: Bookfest

• Bookfest returns for its 33rd year at the Greg Moore Youth Centre from 8:50 a.m. to noon. This is a final celebration involving seventeen elementary schools. Caroline Adderson, author of Middle of Nowhere will be the special guest.

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• Salvation Army’s Caring Place is hosting the third annual Dignity Breakfast, a fundraiser for its community and family service programs. Keynote address by Janice Martin. Tickets: $60/each or $400/table at South Bonson Community Centre, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Info: 604-463-8296 ext. 106.

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Maple Ridge swimmer Nathan Stein received a top Canadian honour.

Swimmer chosen

Maple Ridge athlete Nathan Stein was named the Team Aquatic Supplies male para-swimmer of the year by Swimming Canada yesterday. The award recognizes the best performance by a Canadian male swimmer at the premier international meet of the year, which this year, was the Pan Pacific Para-swimming Championships, which took place in August in Pasadena, Calif. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

The Golden Ears Winter Club was a hotbed of activity this weekend, as a number of teams took part in a ladies charity bonspiel to help raise funds to send kids to summer camp.

Skaters compete More than 160 speedskates will descend on the Cam Neely Arena at Planet Ice this Saturday, Nov. 29, as the Ridge Meadow Racers host their annual Jingle Bell Cup. The event will be held in conjunction with the annual RBC Sports Day in Canada, which this year will feature the club. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Burrards win it all Ridge Meadows Burrards U12 Field team went undefeated at the Valhalla Invitational Lacrosse tournament in Vancouver, Wash. this past weekend. The Burrards faced teams from Oregon and Washington State. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Cyclist takes top

Fifteen-year-old Maple Ridge cyclist Maggie Coles-Lyster won the under-17 women’s six-event omnium at the Cycling Canada national junior and under-17 track championships at the Barnet Highway velodrome last weekend. She beat Cycling B.C. runner-up Erin Attwell and Quebec’s Marie Alexandre Lemire handily. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Flames at home Ridge Meadows Flames hockey squad are in action this weekend against Aldergrove. Game time is 7:30 p.m., Friday evening at Planet Ice. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Send your scores and game reports to sports@mrtimes.com

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Bonspiel raises cash for cancer A charity curling tournament this past weekend aimed to send kids to summer camp. by Eric Zimmer ezimmer@mrtimes.com

A fake indoor fire, tents, and trees were the backdrop to the Maple Ridge charity bonspiel this past weekend, hosted by the Golden Ears Winter Club (GEWC.) For the past few years, the ladies-only event has run as a “Movemberspiel” with the aim of raising cash for prostate cancer research, explained GEWC’s Fran

King. This year however, the decision was made to raise funds for another worthwhile cancer cause: Sending a kid (or two) to Camp Goodtimes, a summer camp for kids stricken with the disease. “It went very well,” said King. “We haven’t got the final figures in yet, but it was a good bonspiel.” Twelve teams took part in the event, including teams from North Vancouver, Langley, and New Westminster, King added. “We were told through the cancer society at Camp Goodtimes that it costs $1,500 to send one kid to camp for a week,” King

elaborated. “So we were hoping to raise enough money to send two. I think we’ve gone over that, but I won’t know for sure until I receive the final figures.” Teams from out of town commented that was one of the best bonspiels they had attended, King noted. “We really did a lot of work for this one to build the event around the theme which was camping, and we just had a lot of fun.” When all was said and done, Team Fister took first place, the Roamer team took second, and the King team came third. Each team in the tournament

was guaranteed four games in the bonspiel, and King told the TIMES on Tuesday the effects of all the playtime were being felt, but in a good way. “We’re all a little tired and sore, but it was very successful all around,” King said. More information on the club can be found at www.gewc.ca. The curling action continues this weekend, as the annual Haney Masters’ Mens Bonspiel takes place Nov. 27, 28, and 29. The games start at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m., as well as 12:45 and 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, plus take place at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

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