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Albion land swap nixed A proposal would have seen Maple Ridge exchange 13 acres of land, including parts of the Albion fairgrounds, for 19.2 acres of land on the north side of 105th Avenue.

more than a decade. “It’s not normal to take more than 10 years,” Kaiser said, in regards to building a new mall. “It’s challenging working with land in the Agricultural Land Reserve.” In December 2011, the ALC said it would not allow SmartCentres to pull land out of the ALR for commercial development, which prompted the land swap. Mayor Nicole Read said she was by Christopher Sun surprised by SmartCentres’ latest decicsun@mrtimes.com sion, which was received in a letter to A new shopping mall in Albion the City, dated Dec. 22. Flats may still get built, but it just “City staff has done an incredible won’t involve a land swap with the amount of work on this, to strike the City, said the developer. best deal for the residents of Maple On Tuesday, the City of Maple Ridge,” Read said. “City staff spent Ridge officially announced a considerable amount of time and SmartCentres will no longer proceed residents have been waiting for a with a proposed land swap of 13 positive update on negotiations for acres of City owned land on the south a long time. I am as disappointed as side of 105 Avenue, including part of anyone.” the Albion Fairgrounds, Read said she has for 19.2 acres of instructed City staff SmartCentres-owned “I am as disappointed to prepare a report on land on the north side. other options for the as anyone.” The proposal, which area, which will take Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read needed consent from at least a few weeks. the Agricultural Land “Economic developCommission, would ment is a huge issue have seen the existing fairground for myself and members of council relocated. and we will forge forward,” Read Sandra Kaiser, SmartCentres vicesaid. “This decision doesn’t change president of corporate affairs, said the anything for us.” company decided against proceeding However, Councillor Gordy Robson with the land exchange because the thinks the SmartCentres decision to cost estimate for the entire budget cancel the land swap gives the City a was higher than originally calculated. good opportunity to rethink developConditions placed on the proposal ment plans for Albion. included building a new fairground, “I don’t think it’s what people a $900,000 payment to the City, and want,” Robson said about a mall meeting various conditions set by the for Albion. “I don’t think they want ALC, such as improving drainage. another Haney Place Mall out there.” SmartCentres is now refocusing on He added that people are looking developing its property, which is in for more long-term livable solutions the Agricultural Land Reserve. with good transit connections, and “We are still very committed to not just box stores. He suggested that being in Maple Ridge,” Kaiser said locating a strip mall closer to town, from Toronto. “We believe there is a such as on the south side of Telosky demand for shopping in Albion and Hill, would make more sense. there is a lot of support for it.” He also wondered why it took so Kaiser has been with SmartCentres long for the SmartCentres decision to for nine years, and developing a mall become public. continued on page A4… in Albion has been on the books for

Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read said she was surprised by SmartCentres decision to back out of the land swap deal in Albion, but still holds hope that a shopping mall will be constructed on the Albion Flats.

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Arrest leads to stash Pursuit of a suspected Maple Ridge shoplifter lead mounties to an unexpected stash of stolen items earlier this week. On Monday, staff at the Shoppers Drug Mart at Maple Ridge Square spot a suspected shoplifter leaving the store with merchandise. He was arrested without incident. When police searched him, a number of items were recovered. • More at www.mrtimes.com

Masked bandits flee Mounties, including a police dog, spent the better part of an hour searching the Tamarack subdivision early Wednesday morning for a series of masked bandits, Cpl. Alanna Dunlop namely of the Ridge Meadows RCMP four-legged variety, specifically racoons. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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Thousands of trees were collected last weekend by various groups raising money for different causes, and a few of the organizations will be at it again this weekend. Harry Hooge Elementary’s parent advisory council will accept trees for a recommended minimum donation of $5 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funds raised will go towards building a new playground for intermediate students. The existing one was unsafe and condemned. People can bring their trees to 12280 230 St. on Saturday, if they want to help. In Albion, Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue members, along with 1st Haney Scouts, are chipping trees by donation again this weekend. They’re there from 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at 23598 105th Ave., next to Planet Ice. And in Pitt Meadows, trees are being accepted at Meadows Landscaping, 18020 Kennedy Rd., on behalf of the Pitt Meadows Lions and Pitt Meadows Girl Guides. The girls won’t be there this weekend, but donations continue to be accepted for the two groups. Trees can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. all week.

Kamp hosts expo On January 20, 2015, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., MP Randy Kamp will host an expo at the seniors activity centre in Maple Ridge to highlight services and opportunities available to those approaching retirement or are of retirement age. • More at www.mrtimes.com Sandy Blue is Manager for Strategic Economic Development for Maple Ridge. Contact her at sblue@mapleridge.ca

Scott McConkey (above) of Urban Lumberjack Tree Services donated his tree chipping services at Harry Hooge last Sunday. Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue Bryan Gleave and Bryan Moffatt (below) chipped trees in Albion. Elizabeth Stanwood, Jada Elder, Laurel Zwodeski, Jordana Zwodeski and Rachael Stanwood (left) of Pitt Meadows Girl Guides were selling treats, by donation, in Pitt Meadows, while Lions member Dan Kosicki (far left) collected the trees.

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New Year looks bright It’s been almost a year since the launch of the Invest North Fraser businessSTART program. In her column this week, Sandy Blue recaps how the first year went, and talks about what’s in store for 2015. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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“I come at this from a faith-based angle, combined with an altruistic and humanitarian angle,” Herman said. “I want to help a good cause and have fun while doing it.” Each artist has about 15 minutes of stage time, with another 30 minutes reserved for headliner – Shades of Green. Music genres are diverse from old-fashion 1950s rock ‘n’ roll to soul, alternative rock to Irish/Celtic folk, symphony to bluegrass, and rap to hip hop. There will also be some poetry and spoken word with music, Herman explained. “This is like the Superbowl of music in Maple Ridge,” he said. “There is a tremendous amount of people performing and they have great heart and have tremendous talent.” Another local artist performing is TIMES photographer Rick Moyer. He’ll be belting out Elvis tunes during his 15 minutes of fame on the Blenz stage. “I’m participating because I like to get involved with community functions,” Moyer said. “Anything for a good cause.”

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PT Cruiser last through AirCare An emissions site in Maple Meadows will be retooled after 22 years.

Maple Ridge AirCare manager Nadir Kaba and employee Phil Topp prepared to hang the closed sign on the fence outside the local centre on Dec. 31.

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Just like moving the little car around on the Monopoly board, outgoing AirCare manager Nadir Kaba said Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows resident are rolling the dice when it comes to vehicle emissions as of Jan. 1. As the sign hanging on the fence in front of the centre says, drivers can now proceed directly to their AutoPlan dealer. The end of 2014 marked the end to the mandatory AirCare emissions testing that has been in place in the Lower Mainland for the past 22 years. So, drivers get to pass “go”, or in this case the old AirCare testing centre on Kingston Street. And, while they don’t actually collect $200 in play money – as they would in the game – they do save the biannual inspection fees and possible repair costs. While some are happy with the demise of AirCare, some of the staff – including manager Kaba – are not so pleased.

Not only does it mean unemployment for six people at the local site, but he fears it puts air quality in Metro Vancouver at risk again. In the hour counting down to last week’s closure of the Maple Ridge facility, the last of the furnishings were being hauled away, and only one customer came in to have his vehicle checked. Needing temporary insurance on his 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dr. Jason Holc said it was easier and cheaper to go through AirCare during its final hours than to wait and scramble to get it insured on the statutory holiday of Jan. 1. Only three of the six employees were on hand during those final hours, including Phil Topp, a Surrey resident and rela-

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Dying deal delays change Joy and sorrow. That about sums up the reaction to the announcement that developers have backed off from a proposal to build a new shopping mall on the Albion flats. The vocal – and opposing – reactions to the proposal from its outset suggests there is little emotional middle ground to be found in the community. The reasoning of those unhappy at the current turn of events certainly makes sense. The SmartCentres landswap would have given the City of Maple Ridge more than 19 acres of land in exchange for 13 – and for those who believe more is always better, that’s a pretty good deal. And now the new agricultural fairground plus nearly a million dollars thrown in to sweeten the pot further are in jeopardy. The development would bring more shopping opportunities closer to home for a lot of people who currently feel they have to step outside of their local community to find the things they want – and it would provide a few more jobs, with resultant cuts in commuting times for the lucky souls who get them. But it’s just as easy to understand the rationale of those who heaved a sigh of albeit hopeful relief when the deal shifted to more tenuous ground. Every community has its proponents for retail and commercial growth, while the appeal for many who live in Maple Ridge is its rural nature. They take threats to the environment seriously. And they tend to oppose change. Those who prefer to live in “the country” will always be at odds with those who want a “progressive” community. But both sides should be wary of their joy or sorrow – past elections have shown that there was political will behind the kind of proposal that SmartCentres represented. Change remains in the wind. – B.G.

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Do fighters have any fight left? Canada is in the market for a name was during the Gulf War, new fighter jet, but we’ve been and those fights tended to be kicking the tires for quite a while very, very brief. Remember how now. Iraq had the fourth largest air You might remember back in force in the world? After two days 2012, when the government was they had the largest collection of all hot and bothered over the rapidly disassembled aircraft parts F-35, the so-called “fifth generain the world. tion” fighter that the U.S. has Canada last upgraded its fighter been pushing on all its allies for aircraft decades ago. There is no the past decade or so. question that we need something. It’s a stealth aircraft! But what do we need? Who are by Matthew Claxton It can take off from carriers! we going to fight with our new It can take off vertically! hypothetical jets? It can bomb your enemies in the morning and The obvious answers that every armchair mildogfight with them in the afternoon! itary expert loves are Russia and China. I’m surprised the F-35 isn’t advertising Those both seem fairly unlikely. between Saturday morning cartoons, with towChina is busy with their plan in which they try headed kids playing with models of them, demto sell everything ever made to every other counonstrating their Light Up Action and Realistic try. You don’t go to war with your customers, Missile-Launching Sound! and we’re all customers. The government backed away from the F-35 as Russia has military might, it’s more aggresthe price climbed toward the stratosphere, while sive, and it’s more desperate. But their recent at the same time there were ever-more disturbing MO has been snatching up bits of land by sendreports about suspected mechanical issues. ing in goon squads to back up local thugs. If So now we don’t know exactly what Canada’s we’re attacked by Russia, it will take the form next-generation fighter will be. Maybe it will be of a bunch of guys in olive drab wandering a version of the F-35, if the engineers can work into northern Alberta and attempting to annex out the bugs and. Maybe it’ll be a competing the West Edmonton Mall for the Republic of similar-but-much-cheaper plane. Athabaska. Or maybe, if everyone shuffles their feet long What do we need? I have no idea. Drones are enough, we won’t get a fighter aircraft. Because, really cheap and getting better all the time, and really, Canada doesn’t need fighter jets. when they crash, there’s no funeral. Maybe we Oh, a few people just got red-faced and prejust need durable long-range bombers, since we pared to throw the paper across the room! mostly seem to be bombing people in the Middle Not too many, but in some circles, suggesting East these days. Canada doesn’t need fighter jets is as foolish as What I do know is that war is changing, techsuggesting that the Avro Arrow wasn’t really that nology is changing, and that every military techworthwhile, either. nology ever invented was used right up to the I should probably stop digging myself deeper point where it was utterly worthless. and get to the point. That’s why we saw cavalry officers with The last time a Canadian pilot got into a dogswords charge machine guns in World War I. fight was during the Korean war. Just about the We need to think about whether fighter jets last time anyone got into a dogfight worth of the are modern day military horses.

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Post Christmas poem

Try to keep spirit going all year Dear Editor, (This poem may or may not be based upon actual events) to ’Twas days after Christmas the and all through the house, everyone slept in, except me and that mouse. Stockings no longer hung up with care and paper from presents strewn everywhere. With husband and children still snuggled in bed, I take precious moments with coffee instead. Me in my housecoat, I let out the cat. Maybe later, I hope, I’ll grab a quick nap. Then, all of a sudden, it no longer mattered, the kids were all up and the silence was shattered. It happened so quickly, much like a flash, they started to bicker and I was ready to smash.

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Within what was said, I heard, “You’re a goof.” Then my ‘wtf’ blew through the roof. “You ungrateful rats,” I wanted to say, “should practice kindness and gratitude EVERY SINGLE day. “Christmas may come but once a year but an attitude of gratitude should stay with you dears. “Remember your actions, keep your words kind, be thoughtful of others and you will find “The spirit of Christmas remains with you true, inside and outside, in whatever you do. “Without bows or ribbons, paper or tape, the biggest present is NOW, appreciate. “And if that doesn’t work, please don’t forget, next year’s gifts have not been bought yet.” Lisa (Buzikievich) McLennan

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Time to consider leaving Metro Vancouver Dear Editor, In light of the transit referendum, now would be a good time for Maple Ridge to explore leaving Metro Vancouver and TransLink. We have not been well served in the past, and from reading the Metro Vancouver Mayors Council vision, it looks like tougher times ahead for outlying bedroom communities like Maple Ridge. Freeing Maple Ridge residents and businesses of TransLink’s never-ending levies and taxes – $.32 per $1,000 of assessed value on property taxes, $.06 per day on our BC Hydro bill, $.17 per litre gas tax, and now 0.5 per cent PST – could be the advantage that Maple Ridge needs to attract more light industry and businesses. Matt Ellis, Maple Ridge/Cottonwood

What you’re telling us on Facebook MP Randy Kamp confirmed Monday that •there will be no extra federal funding to keep Iron Horse Youth Safe House open – at least temporarily. Readers reacted…

“The money is needed for more conservative junk mail.” – Claus Andrup “Why would they spend money on intervention when they spend so much money on the end result and the correctional resolution? It’s another joke for the government failing in making an effort to help kids avoid their destiny!” – Scotty Hulshof “I’m hoping this riding will see a 30 per cent increase in voter turnout in the federal elections… Time to end the old patriarchy that serves no one but itself.” – Becky Bee “Such a pathetic reality, our adolescents don’t deserve a safe place, but more missiles, junk mail, etc, that is important. Makes me ill.” – Leigh Ann Benetton “It sucks that I moved to a Conservative riding. This a**hat sends more junk mail than Future Shop.” – Mike Bellegarde

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Dear Editor, Our 17-cent per litre regional gas tax already motivates consumers to leave Metro Vancouver. We go to Abbotsford and Mission, and some to Washington State to gas up then do some other shopping along the way. A regional sales tax simply adds more motivation to leave Metro Vancouver. Maple Ridge already is facing an exodus of shoppers avoiding the regional gas tax. A regional sales tax will increase the exodus and will hurt local retailers. It will cost us local jobs. It will cause retailers contemplating opening new stores in our community to look elsewhere. Why would anyone buy a TV, fridge, or car in Maple Ridge? Within the current governance process, the provincial government has the authority and the responsibility to tell the mayors to start over. They will need more time, but it makes more sense to do it right than to implement a seriously flawed tax. Art Van Pelt, Maple Ridge

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Dear Editor, 1st Haney Scout Group wishes a happy New Year to all your readers. We wish to thank all those who support Scouting in Maple Ridge, and especially those who bought Christmas trees from the 1st Haney Christmas tree lot at CAPS Westwood Cycle. This was our third year. We had a very successful sale and look forward to seeing everyone back next year. You may have to come early next year, as we sold out a week ahead of schedule… we will try our best to have enough next year! We also want to extend a huge thanks to the staff at CAPS Westwood Cycle and NORCO Bicycles for all their support with this year’s Christmas tree sales and bike raffle. Congratulations to Alexandra Blake, this year’s draw winner. Jonathan Smyth, 1st Haney Scout Group 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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Salvation Army

Teenager pays it forward Kettle drive donations are down this year. by Christopher Sun

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Cash instead of Christmas presents is what Rylee Dickson, 12, requested this year, but it wasn’t so she can freely buy whatever she wanted at the mall. On Christmas Eve, she gave $300, which she received in lieu of presents, to the Salvation Army Caring Place. “I felt bad because every year I get so much,” Rylee told The TIMES. “l feel like I’m almost spoiled because I have so much and there are a lot of people who don’t have anything, not even food.” Rylee came up with the idea a few months ago and her decision was reaffirmed after participating in her school’s 12 Days of Paying it Forward initiative. In December, Grade 6 and 7 Blue Mountain students spent 12 days performing random goodness in the community, such as collecting blankets for the SPCA, writing Christmas cards for seniors living at Greystone Manor, and holding up signs during two morning rush hours, wishing drivers a good day. “I already had the idea, but this developed it,” Rylee explained.

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Salvation Army’s Darrell Pilgrim received $300 from Rylee Dickson. However, Rylee wasn’t completely giftless on Christmas Day. She received stocking stuffers and a present from her grandmother, who purchased her present before knowing Rylee’s wishes. “She’s very generous,” said Rylee’s mom, Darlene. “She is very much that kind of kid who likes to give instead of receive. She’s a very giving person.” Caring Place’s Darrell Pilgrim formally received the $300 on Dec. 24. He said the money Rylee donated will buy 900 bagged lunches for school kids. The Caring Place provides 175 lunches to elementary school children every school day. “It’s awesome and great,” Pilgrim said. “We actually had a couple of kids bring in money this year.” About $700 was received from those kids and that

money is appreciated, considering Christmas donations were down this year. The local Salvation Army raised $82,000 from its Christmas kettles, $10,000 below the goal and slightly below the $86,000 raised last year. Pilgrim expects they will need to cut back on some of their offerings next year to make up the difference. “We might have to cutback on the meals we provide, but I don’t know yet,” Pilgrim said. “I think the main reason donations are down is because life is getting more expensive, people have less disposable income to put in the kettle.” There was also a shortage of volunteers to man the kettles, but Pilgrim doesn’t think that played a role in the decrease in donations. A total of 250 people donated their time.

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he numbers are in and the job market. list is “Pitt Meadows benefits official: from being on the fringe Maple of Metro Vancouver,” Ridge and Pitt said John Becker, the Meadows cracked City’s mayor, and chair of the top 20 as Best Pitt Meadows’ Economic Cities For Work, Development Corporation. according to “We have easy access to BCBusiness. a major urban market as Pitt Meadows well as land for industrial took 11th place, development.” while Maple These two key factors by Eric Zimmer Ridge took 15th. are part of why companies BCBusiness ranked the cities by come here, Becker added. looking at different economic indicaFor the full listing of cities to make tors, each weighed differently, and the cut, check out www.bcbusiness. used as an indication of each city’s ca and follow the links.

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This past Friday, I checked out The Interview at Hollywood 3 Cinemas. The ability for me and others to watch the film was “about freedom of speech” said theatre manager, Moby Amarsi. “If people want to watch this film, they should be able to.” The film is playing at the theatre until this evening, but how has the response been so far? “Very good,” Amarsi said. “It’s been a heavier showing than other films.” Theatres at Hollywood 3 have between 130 and 140-person capacity. One showing of the film almost sold out, Amarsi added.

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While the hazy, crazy days of summer may seem like a distant dream for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows residents right now, the clock is ticking for employers who want to get involved with the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. Randy Kamp CSJ provides funding to not-forMP profit organizations, public-sector employers, and small businesses, to help create summer job opportunities for students. Employers wishing to partake in the program have until Jan. 30 to apply for funding, which in turn can help them hire qualified young people, between the ages of 15 to 30, who are full-time students and intend to return to school in the fall. Not-for-profit employers could receive up to 100 per cent of B.C.’s minimum hourly wage and employmentrelated costs. Public-sector employers and small businesses could receive up to 50 per cent. “Our government’s priorities are creating jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity,” said Randy Kamp, MP for Maple Ride-Pitt Meadows-Mission. “I encourage employers to apply for funding to create jobs that will help students, employers and their local economies,” he said. Employers can apply for the funding online at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj. People can also find further information by calling 1800-935-5555, or by visiting the Ridge Meadows Service Canada centre, located at 22325 Lougheed Hwy., between 8:30 and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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Sharon Nickerson and her granddaughters five-year-old Sasha and two-year-old Misha, visited the Filming Village in Kyoto – the former imperial capital – during a visit last year to Japan. The Maple Ridge residents took a copy of their hometown newspaper, The TIMES, along on the trip.

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It was a first for the Hess family. Grandpa Les, his sons Kenny and Rob, and Kenny’s daughters Kate and Becca, all shared the stage for a rendition Oh Holy Night during the annual Meals on Wheels fundraising concert last month. It was an incredibly powerful moment in an tremendous show, said event chair Joanne Leginus, director of administrative services for the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Community Services. This was the 12th year for the Meals on Wheels benefit concert organized by

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The votes are in and the finalists have been announced for this year’s Business Excellence Awards Gala. Scheduled for Saturday, Feb 21, the event promises to be an “Academy Award, lift-the-briefcases, type of event,” said Terry Becker, president of the Chamber of Commerce serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The finalists were chosen after a two-day interview process, and now the next step will involve three judges who will interview the finalists, before casting a blind vote on their selections, Becker explained. Tickets to the event are going fast, Becker noted, and those that are interested in attending can purchase tickets online at www. ridgemeadowschamber.com, or at the chamber office, located at 12492 Harris Rd. in Pitt Meadows. The selection process this year was a little more stringent, said Becker. She credited the chamber’s executive director Andrea Madden with bringing in ideas from her time working in the Tri-Cities. Among the highlights, Dr. Cobi Slater, Fred Formosa, and Vicki McLeod were chosen as finalists for Business Leader of the Year, while Euro-Rite Cabinets, Hopcott Premium Meats, and Meadowridge School are all contenders for Business of the Year.

Rob in conjunction with community services. And it was a record-breaking year, Leginus said. It raised close to $20,000 this year. “We’ve definitely never had that much money from this event before,” she said, noting last year topped out at $14,600. This year’s success was attributed in part to the 300-plus people who attended, along with all the donors and sponsors that step up. But Leginus credited ScotiaBank for pushing them well over the top this year, by matching up to $5,000 raised through the silent auction. “We’re really honoured,” Leginus said, not only for all the support of Hess and the other performers offer, but for the support of the community. “People really rally around to support Meals on Wheels, and people really enjoy listening to Rob. He really sings and speaks from the heart… it makes for an incredible event.”

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Les Hess (left and above) joined his sons Kenny and (centre and inset) Rob on stage, along with his granddaugthers Kate and Becca, and even Rob’s dog Buttercup, during the Meals on Wheels benefit concert held last month at The ACT.

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Jan 8: HUB cycling

• Join the HUB Maple Ridge -Pitt Meadows committee at their monthly meeting to discuss cycling issues in the community. The group will hold their monthly meeting upstairs in the Maple Ridge Library, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Jan 8: Seniors help

• Ridge Meadows Seniors Society hosts their next Seniors Helping Seniors meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Library Room at Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre.

Jan 10: Bottle drive

• Maple Ridge Secondary School hosts a bottle drive in support of dry grad 2015, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the school, located at 21911 122 Ave.

Jan 10 &11: Scouts chip

• Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue along with the 1st Haney Scouts hold a tree chipping by donation event, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chipping takes place at the Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue building, 23598 105th Ave.

• Tree chipping will take place at Harry Hooge Elementary, 12280 230 St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A minimum $5 donation requested and proceeds go towards the building of a new playground.

Jan 10: Imaginners

• Halcyon Imagineers host a Moonlight Marquee from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Blenz Coffee, located at 22441 Dewdney Trunk Rd. The event is a benefit for the Friends in Need Food Bank. More information is available on the Halcyon Imagineers’ Facebook page.

Jan 13: Weavers

• Whonnock Weavers and Spinners hold a Spin In, in the lobby of the ACT at 7:30 p.m. Visitors, guests, or those interested in becoming new members are all welcome. Info: Marie at 604462-9059.

Jan 17 : Open mike

• Blenz Coffeehouse at Meadowtown Centre in Pitt Meadows hosts an open mike night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission to the event

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Jan 28: Mousetrap

• Thomas Haney’s awardwinning Sightlines Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, The Mousetrap. Curtain is at 7 p.m. and tickets can be reserved for pick-up by calling 604-463-2001, or bought at the school from cast members. The show also goes on Jan. 29 and 30, with an afternoon matinee on the 28th.

Feb 26: Chilliwack

• Canadian rock band Chilliwack performs at The ACT. Tickets are on sale, and are $37.50 each. Charge by phone at 604-476-2787, or at www.theactmapleridge.org.

Quilting Guild

• Ridge Meadows Quilting Guild meets the second Tuesday of every month at St. George’s Anglican Church, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd., at 7 p.m.

Support group

• Begin Again Widows Group meets the last Friday of each month, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Maple Ridge Seniors Centre. Info: Rosie at 604467-8319, or Donna at 604466-1173.

Lupus support group

• Maple Ridge Lupus Support Group meets every third Friday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fraser View Community Centre, 22610 116th Ave. Info: Diana at 604-465-4466.

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improve the in-car experience. Land Rover InControl Apps compliment the existing system and brings the convenience, familiarity and original look and feel of compatible smartphone apps into the LR4.

Aiding that improvement is the new ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and standard Intelligent Stop/ Start system.

The Land Rover LR4 has earned a reputation as the ultimate all-purpose vehicle for many years, thanks to its go-anywhere capability. The LR4, known as the Discovery in some markets, has sold over 1,100,000 units and won 219 international awards since its introduction in 1989. This illustrates the Land Rover’s tremendous capability and versatility.

Developed with some of the world’s leading app creators, InControl Apps offer services such as satellite-navigation, media streaming, internet radio and location services. Of course, it also provides easy access to the phone’s contacts, calendar and music library.

Already equipped with Land Rover’s rotary gear selector and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, the LR4 is now available with Adaptive Cruise Control to make driving easier. This system maintains a consistent gap between the LR4 and the vehicle ahead when the adaptive cruise is “engaged.”

Able to handle any terrain on the Earth, the LR4 is a true seven-seater and can be arranged in a variety of conﬁgurations to carry an assortment of cargo. Land Rover is celebrating 25 years of the Discovery; to commemorate, they have released new special features which further heighten the level of luxury.

Many compatible apps already exist, and the range is continually expanding with new content becoming available every time the app updates.

While features like cruise control and paddle shifters create a more relaxed motorway experience, the LR4 is still the leader when it comes to mountainous driving. Land Rover offers the choice of a newer single-speed transfer box, or a twin-speed with high and low ranges to tackle the most demanding off-road conditions.

Design

The LR4 uses body-on-frame construction which gives it the extra “toughness” often missing in today’s SUVs that are actually more like a tall wagon. This kind of design normally leads to a bouncy ride, but Land Rover tuned the underpinnings to also deliver smooth on-road behaviour that’s second to none in this class.

Features

Starting prices for the 2015 Land Rover LR4 range from $59,990 to $72,990. Standard equipment includes heated front seats, heated leather steering wheel, heated windshield, seven-inch colour touchscreen, and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

The adjustable four-corner air suspension can be optimized to comfortably conquer any terrain by merely turning a dial. Hill Descent Control allows even novice offroad drivers to easily traverse the most demanding trials by holding a slow and steady speed down steep grades.

The 2015 LR4 retains Land Rover’s classic squared-off shape - this serves as a reminder to its utilitarian, rugged roots. That’s not to say that Land Rover hasn’t softened the look over time. This year, the LR4 has sophisticated new headlights and a smooth front bumper design. The twopiece asymmetric tailgate is both distinctive and useful, and the panoramic glass roof is pure luxury. Overall, the look is very upscale and the car has aged well.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include passive keyless entry, rear climate control, front and rear parking aids, rearview camera, and HDD navigation.

I should point out though; the LR4’s top-heavy design makes it lean in corners when driven fast around turns. However, it does have a comparatively tight turning circle, which is nice for navigating both trails and parking lots.

Fuel efﬁciency numbers (L/100km) in the base model are 16.2 city, 12.1 highway and 14.3 combined.

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The base model is luxurious inside, but the top-of-therange model is superb from any seating position. There is also no shortage of options and accessories to outﬁt a LR4 to your exact preference. The Land Rover is available in three trim levels – base, HSE and HSE LUX. The HSE LUX now comes standard with Windsor Leather seats.

Performance

Being an upscale SUV, the LR4 boasts high quality materials and the intuitive and clearly labelled controls provide a nice tactile feel.

The LR4 is a truly off-roader in every sense. Its air suspension is compliant and comfortable on the highway, yet capable of crawling over rocks and hills.

The cabin is roomy, and with its stadium seating, the LR4 allows each passenger a good view of the outside world. The large windows, especially the panoramic glass roof, create an airy feeling. This open-airy design is still unique to LR4.

While the LR4 is immensely versatile and luxurious, it is far from the most efﬁcient SUV on the market. It’s beginning to show its age against newer, modernized SUVs from its competition.

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The LR4 comes standard with ﬁve seats, but an optional third row expands capacity to seven. The legroom in the third row is tight, however, so it’s best suited for children.

With ever-tightening fuel economy standards, last year Land Rover replaced the LR4’s 5.0-litre V8 with a supercharged 3.0-litre V6. Power is still respectable at 340 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, but efﬁciency has

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On Deck Dale Howell of the Ridge Meadows Flames drove the puck to the Langley Knights’ net as Knights defenceman Jacob Fricks moved in to check him this past Friday, Jan. 2 at Planet Ice. In a match-up of Pacific Junior Hockey League Harold Brittain Conference teams, the Knights defeated the Flames 7-2. Troy Landreville/TIMES

Meadow Ridge Moose play in Langley this Sunday.

Moose in Langley After a win and a tie on Vancouver Island this past weekend, The Meadow Ridge Moose female hockey team head to Langley this Sunday, where they will face off against the BC Thunder during a morning game at the Langley Sportsplex. The puck drops at 10:15 a.m. The team returns to home ice next weekend. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

In his fifth year of eligibility, Maple Ridge professional baseball player Larry Walker was denied acceptance into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Hornets sting The Maple Ridge Christian School Hornets senior boys basketball team posted a win against the Regent Royals recently. The Hornets are in action again this evening, as the junior team plays at 5:30, and the senior team hits the courts at 7 p.m. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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

It’s never too late A new year has began, and the game is just starting, writes TIMES columnist and fishing enthusiast, Jeff Weltz. In his column this week, Weltz recalls some favourite fishing memories from years past, and looks ahead to 2015 with anticipation. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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

Junior B hockey

Flames feeling heat after sixth loss The visiting Langley Knights downed the local junior Bs by a 7-2 count on the weekend.

Langley cashed in on two of its five power play chances. The frustrating part about it, Fiset said, is that the Flames for the most part played well against the Knights, but just couldn’t find a way to keepthe visitors from by Troy Landreville scoring. tlandreville@mrtimes.com “There were some players who I thought had decent games. They The Ridge Meadows Flames weren’t on the ice for any goals started 2015 the way they ended against and they were contribut2014 – with a loss. ing,” he said, adding, “we lost In its first game of the calenbecause quite simply we’re not dar year, Maple Ridge’s junior B keeping the puck out of our net. hockey team lost 7-2 to the visiting We’re struggling at the back [end], Langley Knights at Planet Ice this and it’s not just our defencemen, past Friday. Troy Landreville/TIMES but our overall team defence.” Last month, the Flames struggled As of Wednesday, the Knights mightily, taking a five-game winThe Langley Knights celebrated their second goal of the game against the Ridge Meadows less skid into the new year. Flames at Planet Ice this past Friday, Jan. 2. The Knights would score five more times in a 7-2 (18-14-1-1) sit atop the Harold Brittain, one point in front of Make that six straight losses after victory, handing the Flames their sixth consecutive loss. the Aldergrove Kodiaks (15-10their Jan. 2 setback to the Knights on home ice. play and an unassisted marker In the opening frame, the Knights 2-5) who hosted the Richmond Sockeyes last night in Aldergrove The Flames continue to dwell in from Tristan Craighead gave the jumped ahead 2-0 on goals from the basement of the Pacific Junior visitors a 4-1 advantage going into Joshua Smith and Alex Kalau, who (that game got underway after the TIMES went to press Wednesday Hockey League’s five-team Harold the final period of play. scored on a Langley power play afternoon). Brittain A goal with 1:12 remaining in the period. The Flames will look for their Conference from The Flames’ Boston Colley scored Flames’ at home first win of 2015 tomorrow (Friday, with a 10-22 Jackson a highlight-reel marker to narrow Jan. 9) when they Who: Flames vs. Delta Ice record. Surbey, 40 his team’s margin to 2Hawks host the Delta Ice “It’s seconds 1 with just 13 seconds unfortunate,” into the to go before the first “We’re just a very Hawks at Planet Ice. Where: Planet Ice More Game time is 7:30 Flames head third period intermission. Colley When: Friday, Jan. 9, fragile group at p.m. coach and all but put swept in on the right starting at 7:30 p.m. Photos the moment.” With the PJHL trade general manthe game side, and, surrounded Tickets: At the door Online deadline looming, ager Jamie Jamie Fiset away for the by three Knights, making a trade just to Fiset said. Knights. roofed a shot, in tight, shake things up sim“We’re just a very fragile Then, after Langley’s Mitchell over the shoulder of ply isn’t the way Fiset is going to group at the moment. It’s tough Biermann found the net 1:17 later, Knights’ goalie Cole Forbes. approach things. going through this when you have the Knights had an insurmountable The Knights gave the Flames “There might be some trades this good kids, good players.” 6-1 lead before the third period plenty of opportunities to get week,” he said. “We’re going to Leading 2-1 after the first period was even two minutes old. back into the game, in terms of wait and see. We’re not going to of Friday’s contest, the Knights Ridge Meadows’ Bradley man advantages, but the Ridge make a move based on emotion took over in the second by scoring Crompton and Langley’s Dylan Meadows power play came up and desperation. It will have to the only two goals of the frame. McCann traded goals to cap the empty, scoreless on all seven make sense.” Carson Rose on a Langley power attempts. game’s scoring.

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