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Thursday, January 22, 2015 Meadow Ridge Moose extinguished the Richmond Devils’ fire in a 6-0 shutout in Pitt Meadows Saturday.

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Great Scotties! The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is underway at the Golden Ears Winter Club, next to Planet Ice at 23580 105th Ave. in Maple Ridge this week. The B.C. women’s curling championship got rolling Wednesday night and wraps up this Sunday, Jan. 25 with the semifinals at 8:30 a.m. followed by the championship game at 1 p.m. On Wednesday morning, Jen Rusnell from Team Knezevic, which competes out of the Prince George Curling Club, practised with her teammates. Tickets are available through the club. Visit http://bcscotties2015.curlbc.ca. • Stay tuned to The TIMES for weekend coverage. Troy Landreville/TIMES

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Mayors divided on TransLink referendum

Nicole Read and John Becker have transit wishlists for their communities. by Troy Landreville tlandrevill@mrtimes.com

The newly elected mayors of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows agree on many things, but not on sending a transit tax hike to referendum. The fate of a 0.5 per cent increase to the provincial sales tax in Metro Vancouver, imposed by TransLink to pay for transportation improvements as well as a new Pattullo Bridge, will soon be in locals’ hands.

Last month, Metro Vancouver mayors voted 18-3 in favour of a referendum that would ask the public to vote on raising the PST from seven per cent to 7.5 per cent within the region. Maple Ridge is in line to get an express bus and a B-Line to the new Evergreen SkyTrain line – which is currently being constructed – but Mayor Nicole Read, who along with Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan and West Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith voted against going to referendum – questioned if there will be enough money for it after all the large infrastructure projects get the green light. “Given the current challenges within TransLink and the fact

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my career and don’t intend to unlearn it now.” Pitt Meadows Mayor John Becker was not at the meeting when the vote was taken, because he was attending a Pitt Meadows business planning meetings. “I never did get to cast a vote,” he said. But he supports the referendum going to the public, as opposed to the “mayors refusing to do so in the face of the provincial government requiring a referendum for increased funding sources,” Becker explained. “That is not to say that I or our council has decided to take a public position, either yes or no,” he stressed.

The question will now be posed to the public, through a mail-in referendum. If passed, an expected $250 million a year will be raised to fund a $7.5-billion expansion of the region’s transportation infrastructure, including a new Pattullo Bridge, light rail in Surrey, and a subway in Vancouver. Read believes that the Lower Mainland needs a “best in the world” type of transit system, adding that good transit costs money. “The sales tax seems the fairest way to collect the funding that we need for transit,” she said.

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Blues duo hit The ACT Otherwise known as HAM, the Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer is Shawn ‘The Harpoonist’ Hall and Matthew ‘The Axe Murderer’ Rogers. And it was announced earlier this week that they’re performing at The ACT in Maple Ridge on Saturday, Jan. 31, starting at 8 p.m. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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Rainbow eye catching Numerous TIMES readers in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows noticed a brilliant rainbow that lit up the dreary afternoon sky Monday, and some even shared photos on The TIMES Facebook page. • More at www.facebook.com/ MapleRidgePittMeadowsTIMES Gene Fraser is a senior lawyer with Becker & Company and has practised in Ontario and B.C. for nearly 20 years. Send questions to: info@ beckerlawyers.ca

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An afternoon fundraiser helping a two-year-old boy with serious health issues is taking place Saturday, Jan. 24 at Townhall Public House. by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com

The band of Good Samaritans known as “Nicolas Nation” is growing. Since the media spotlight recently shone on Nicolas Schwuchow, support has poured in exponentially for the two-yearold Maple Ridge toddler and his family. Nicolas has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, a terminal and degenerative disease that causes weakness and wasting of the voluntary muscles in infants and children. SMA, a disease that affects one in 6,000 people, eventually impacts every muscle in the body, hindering the ability to walk, stand, sit, eat, breathe, and swallow. The mind always remains unaffected and children with SMA are bright, sensitive, and playful in spite of their failing bodies. Moving forward, Nicolas’s support system goes beyond his immediate family that includes Rolf, Petra, and four-year-old “Izzy.” Many friends have stepped in Troy Landreville/TIMES to help create the “A Boy Named Surrounded by his family including dad Rolf, mom Petra, and sister Izzy, Nicolas” Campaign, which raises Nicolas Schwuchow has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, a terminal much-needed funds to assist the and degenerative disease that causes weakness and wasting of the family with providing Nicolas voluntary muscles in infants and children. Janet Rutledge (right) is helping with the opportunity to live a organize a ‘Sparkle for Nicolas’ fundraiser to help Nicolas and his family normal life. with home renovations. That event takes place this Saturday, Jan. 24, from This includes an above ground pool for water therapy and major 1 to 4 p.m. at Townhall Public House, 20690 Lougheed Hwy. modifications to the 45-year-old house that the family has lived in too small to make accessible. A campaign team is looking to for the past six years. The new washroom would raise roughly $300,000 through To give Nicolas access to all have ceiling tracking systems private fundraisers as well as areas of the main floor of the in place for access to the toilet, organizations such as The AT house, Gara Construction recomshower, and bed. Home Program, President’s mended a completely new floor With the home Choice Children’s Charity, plan that would being a basement Variety Club, and CKNW, with accommodate the entry, an elevaa goal of raising funds for an power chair that “Seizing the tor is needed accessible van, elevator, power he will soon use opportunity to raise for access to the wheelchair, and the extensive for mobility. some money for main floor. This home renovations. Renovations are addition accomplanned for this Nicolas through my modates for the May or June, if business is really the space necessary The next fundraiser, “Sparkle all funding is in least I can do.” to incorporate the for Nicolas”, takes place this place. elevator. Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Townhall An Extreme Janet Rutledge These renovaPublic House at 20690 Lougheed Home Makeover tions will allow Hwy from 1 to 4 p.m. concept is planned Nicolas a sense of independence The public is urged to attend. with a very focused period of Organizer Janet Rutledge, who time for the renovation. The time as he gets older, which Rolf and Petra say is vital to his continued has known Petra for 14 years, frame will be determined once development, both physically represents Stella & Dot, a direct final drawings are submitted and and mentally. sales accessories brand with a the scope of work is confirmed. People can follow Nicolas on focus on women’s jewelry and As well, renovations are needhis Facebook page: www.faceaccessories. ed to allow for a wider hallway book.com/pages/A-Boy-Named“As an independent business and the space necessary for an Nicolas/606296976126778 as well owner, I have the autonomy to accessible washroom. The home on his website at www.aboynam- pretty much run my business as I currently only has one bathroom ednicolas.ca. see fit,” Rutledge said. on the main floor which is far

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During the fundraiser, visitors can order items, with 100 per cent of Rutledge’s commission going to the family. “We hope that people will come on down to the pub and do a little shopping in support of this cause,” Rutledge said. Petra considers Rutledge to be “a very close and dear friend.” “She has always done what she could to support me, and us,” Petra said. “We’re very overwhelmed with the support she is offering through her ‘Sparkle for Nicolas’ fundraiser.” Petra said Janet has “worked tirelessly” to secure a venue and to provide promotional material for the fundraiser. “We really appreciate all the hard work she has done to make this a reality,” Petra said. Hosting “Sparkle for Nicolas” is a way to pay it forward to Petra, who was there for her during one of the darkest times in Rutledge’s life. Her four-year-old son Karter had serious health issues at birth and Petra offered great support for Rutledge during that period. “Petra was one of those friends who offered unwavering support through that difficult time in my life, and seizing the opportunity to raise some money for Nicolas through my business is really the least I can do,” Rutledge said. Rutledge is accepting pre-orders now, at the event, and postevent until Feb. 14. All orders received in this time frame will benefit Nicolas.

Nicolas doing well

Profiled in the Dec. 24 edition of the TIMES [‘Nicolas Nation’ rallies behind two-yearold tot] little Nicolas continues to defy the

odds. Nicolas continues to undergo daily massage and range-ofmotion therapy, water therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic therapy, and osteopathy, and the boy’s lungs continue to be strong. He is able to eat well by mouth, with no issues with swallowing or aspiration, and continues to gain weight and grow well, his parents noted. “He continues to amaze us with his sense of determination, intelligence, charm, wit, and happy disposition,” Petra said. “He lights up any room he is in,” The support the family has received over the past couple of months has been unbelievable, Petra said. “We are overwhelmed with the support from the community and friends, new and old, who have stepped up with well wishes, donations, and words of support,” she added.

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would be a starting point.” Becker said TransLink governance needs to be a top priority for the new crop of mayors. “As mayors, we deal with the demands and deficiencies in service every day through our residents, and yet the TransLink board is largely appointed by the provincial government and the mayors’ council has very little power,” he said. Read, meanwhile, said TransLink has broken trust with residents. “Instead of making the necessary changes to earn back that trust, the mayors have been asked to offer up their own credibility to sell the plebiscite,” she said. “That’s inauthentic and its being used as a short-term method to infuse TransLink with another round of funding despite deep concerns on the part of taxpayers as to how that money is being managed and allocated.”

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Read said, “I’m not opposed to collecting and spending money on transit. I just think we need a better model for governance.” Closer to home, Becker would love to see public transit improvements in his community. Some, he said, are as simple as a “more rational” community shuttle service and a rapid bus to the Evergreen Line. Others are stretch goals like a mid-day return train for the West Coast Express (WCE) or light rail out to the valley. “I can appreciate the need to match service with population density but, to quote Mayor Read from Maple Ridge, TransLink should consider our region as the start of the system and not the tail end,” Becker said. Read’s wishlist mirrored Becker’s. “We need increased shuttles, a B-line to connect us to the Evergreen Line, and increased WCE service,” Read said. “That

• More at www.mrtimes, search “TransLink”

Voice of business

Chamber speaks up on transit tax The Chamber of Commerce serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is supporting the “Yes” side, in the upcoming transit referendum, said chamber president Terry Becker. However, an information session is tentatively planned for the beginning of February, to address concerns that both residents and businesses have with the proposed tax, Becker said. “It will be an information session with speakers, not a debate,” she clarified. More information regarding the meet-

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Goal set at nine per cent Cigarettes are legal, with only certain age restrictions. They are also lethal. Put to exactly the purpose they are intended by the manufacturer, they kill about half the people who use them. If we sold cars on the same basis, we could dispense with seat belts, air bags, and host of other expensive safety devices, such as headlights, brake and signal lights, windshield wipers, and what have you, that we have demanded be added over the years. In fact, if we accepted the same 50 per cent lethality rate for cars that we accept for cigarettes, we probably wouldn’t need most of the restrictive legislation that forces us to adhere to speed limits, respect crosswalks, and stop at stop signs. Allowing 50 per cent lethality would give us a lot of leeway that we don’t accept in other products, except maybe alcohol, grease-infused fast foods, or some cutting-edge medical treatments that give hope to people in dire straits – people like those with lung cancer or other tobacco-related illnesses. In B.C., smokers currently constitute about 13 per cent of the population. That’s the lowest rate among provinces throughout Canada – but the Canadian Cancer Society feels it’s not good enough, and wants the provincial government to push the rate down to at most nine per cent. They want tobacco taxes raised from the current $47.80 to $50 per carton (200 cigarettes). They want current indoor smoking bans extended outdoors, to cover beaches, parks, and playgrounds, as well as bar and restaurant patios. They recognize the dangerous influence of e-cigarettes, and want them banned wherever smoking is banned. And they want the B.C. government to step in next year – if the feds don’t this year – to take action against flavoured tobacco products. It’s certainly not too much to ask during National Non-Smoking Week. We ask far more from our cars. – B.G.

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Bike urge starts before spring It’s been unseasonably warm a is leaking fluids like an elderly few times this month. For some, Hyundai, and you have a mouththis means yearning towards getful of grit and road salt. ting out in the garden, or yearnOn the plus side, you get to be ing looks at the jet ski gathering smug all year towards any fellow dust in the garage. cyclists who didn’t start riding For me, it means I’ve started until March. dreaming about bike rides. Or, you can be like me and Let’s be clear, I’m not actually find all kinds of chores and other some kind of super-committed, excuses to take up your weekhyper-athletic cyclist. My cycling ends, so you don’t have to go out hobby varies between “cheerful in actual weather. by Matthew Claxton enthusiast” and “pathetic couchIf you’re too busy/lazy, the bound bicycle-owner.” In 2014, it only other option to real cycling was much closer to the latter. Towards the end is the indoor ride. of the year, I started to get the cycling itch again, Many cyclists, more serious and less miserly and daydreams of long rides under sunlit skies than myself, buy what are known as “trainers.” began to invade my thoughts. A trainer is a device that clamps on to the back Unfortunately, it’s still January. As I write wheel of your bike and holds it upright, allowing these words, temperatures are nearly in double you to ride without going anywhere. Amazingly, digits and sunny. By tomorrow, no doubt it there is no Sisyphus brand, yet. will be raining and hovering around six Celsius There are also rollers. These are conveyer-belt again. Add to that the fact that it’s still dark by dealies on which your bike sits, sans any clamps. 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., and pre- or post-work I’m a fan of the device, mostly the many videos rides are still hazardous. you can find online of people slipping off and This leaves two alternatives – the weekend crashing into their bedroom walls. ride, and the indoor ride. That leaves the other option, the stationary The weekend ride really only depends on bike. weather to the extent that it not be snowing. Stationary bikes are not that much fun. My In the past, I’ve ridden in sleet (painful when strata has a couple in its small gym; one of them it smacks into your face) and hail (makes a has an uncomfortable seat, the other an excrucidelightful rattle on the top of a helmet). ating seat. The guys at the factory seem to have For a good winter ride, you need at least four decided that if it was more comfortable than a things: cheese grater, it was good enough. 1) Gloves, really, really warm and waterproof. Still, they’re much, much better than nothing. 2) Waterproof shoe covers, little neoprene The strata folks even installed little flatscreen booties that look like they were engineered for TVs on the stationary bikes. I have yet to turn the space program one on. I’m terrified that if I get used to watch3) A waterproof jacket, and ing TV while riding, I’ll head out on my real 4) A willingness to let Mother Nature kick the bike, absent-mindedly reach for the remote to crap out of you. change the channel and ride straight into a ditch. Returning from a relatively nice day in January So for now, I’m just spinning away, staring at and February, you can still expect to find varia blank black rectangle, desperately trying to get ous parts of your body (i.e. your entire torso) in good enough shape that the first real bike ride have turned bright red from the cold, your nose of the year won’t actually kill me dead.

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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Transportation

TransLink vote missing fairness

Dear Editor, The TransLink referendum doesn’t address the most important principle of taxation, which is fairness. Is it fair that residents of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge pay more taxes to TransLink than do to residents of Vancouver when we the receive a small fraction of the services they receive? Before TransLink asks for more money, it has to institute a fair system of taxation. We currently pay more in taxes because of the fuel tax of $0.17 per litre, as we generally have to drive far more than Vancouver residents. We also pay a bridge toll that they seldom pay.

The only fair tax system would be to eliminate the fuel tax and generate all taxes needed through the property tax system. Each housing unit (including legal and illegal suites) would be assessed a standard amount based on the TransLink service available to them. Vancouver would get the highest assessment, as residents there receive the most service. Residents in east Maple Ridge would get a small assessment, as they receive very little service. No referendum should occur until the question of fairness is addressed – something for our new mayors to work on. Bob Smith, Pitt Meadows

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Arts and culture

Empty space suitable for art

Dear Editor, I’d like to put an idea forward to any owners of commercial buildings that have been sitting vacant for some time. As an artist that has utilized artist studio spaces in Vancouver, and reaped the benefits exposure to my work through the East Side Culture Crawl, I have been thinking of the lack of any artist studio rental space in Maple Ridge. Perhaps someone with a large building that doesn’t have an interested tenant to fill that space would consider dividing the space into multiple art studios that could be rented out to artists looking to have a collective space to work in and share ideas with other artists in the area. It would help to create community, and create the basis for expanding the studio tour that has started here. Bonnie Dobbin, Maple Ridge

for years are now retired on fixed incomes. They are being property-taxed out of their homes. The paltry few dollars of subsidy is an insult. They have helped to build Maple Ridge, although it certainly could use a lot of improvement. The only thing there seems to be more of is increasing municipal salaries. Also, the obsession with “downtown” must end. Other cities have these little spots that are considered heritage spots that have now grown and spread out. Is the anti-progress contingent not aware that Maple Ridge is a city now? (Overt sarcasm) Cherryl Katnich, Maple Ridge

Energy

Harper has brought Canada to crisis point

Dear Editor, Have we truly lost the connection with what is important to our very existence? We are a privileged people in Canada – so far – but that distinction is gradually being stripped from beneath us, slowly so as not to raise alarm bells, and many are unaware of the danger approaching us. We have a government in Canada that has dismantled our constitution and environmental protection laws, bit by bit. As I sat amidst friends at a New Year’s

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“Great!! So... here’s a good reason for you to move back to Maple Ridge. Do it for Joey, it will make him so happy” – Yaffa Butterfield “I just hope that the kids will not lose the baseball field in the Upper Maple Ridge Park.” – Geff te Boekhorst “That’s so exciting! Very convenient for us!” – Breanna Parker O’Connor “YES!!!! This is AWESOME!!!” – The Wolf Bar “Excited!!”

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party, the subject of oil stocks arose. My friends know me as a person who speaks out for environmental protection, and my family supports the growing movement of turning away from the destructive quest for oil in favour of looking towards a sustainable future, which is not only technologically available and waiting, but also full of promise and prosperity – except not for Canadians, because the current Harper government has too much invested in oil production to allow us the opportunities we need and deserve. Amongst friends, I became aware of how much some people are in denial of the realities facing our life on earth. “I’ll stop investing in oil stocks when you stop driving your vehicles,” was thrown at me. It becomes frustrating and tiring to hear this tunnel-visioned opinion. I try to take a day per week off from using my vehicle, but that is not going to stop the tar sands expansion or the fracking of our fragile earth. What will make a difference is people waking up to what we are facing and everyone doing “something” – first of all, by voting for a government that will lead us out of this mess we have all created – then taking real action to follow a sustainable path. We need big steps now, because it has been ignored for too long. We are at a crisis point. Do what you can today. Become aware, become vocal, and vote this year. Dana Lacroix, 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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editorial@mrtimes.com Jan 24: Show taping

• Be part of a live studio audience during the taping of The Roman Improv Games: A TV Pilot series and Web Taping. Showtime: 8 p.m. at The ACT. Info: www.theactmapleridge.org.

Jan 24: Music

• Vancouver Cello Quartet, with cellist Lee Dickens performs for the Candlelight Series of the Maple Ridge Music Society. Tickets: $35, students $15. Info: 604-4673162.

Jan 24: Literacy day

• Maple Ridge Public Library hosts its annual Literacy Day event from 1 to 4 p.m. Numerous activities are offered and everyone is invited. Info: 604-467-7417.

Jan 26 :Workshop

• Discover the art of pouring liquid watercolour with Leslie Redhead during the first of a two-day Garibaldi Art Club Workshop at the ACT. The workshop continues on Feb. 2nd. The workshop runs both days from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and costs $180. For info and

to register, call Lynn at: 604462-8380.

Jan 27: Weavers

• Whonnock Weavers and Spinners holds a meeting at the Whonnock Lake Centre at 7:30 p.m. Visitors, guests, or those interested in becoming new members are welcome. Info: 604-462-9059.

Jan 27: Support Group

• Golden Ears Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group meets the last Tuesday of every month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Family Education and Support Centre, 22554, Lougheed Hwy. Info: Nikki at 778-8393373, or Candace, at 604836-7832.

Jan 28: Information

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Society of BC will have a volunteer information Session from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Register: 778-2847026, or yumiko.king@ issbc.org.

Jan 28: Mousetrap

• Thomas Haney’s awardwinning Sightlines Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, The

Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times 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.

Jan 30: Hominum

• HOMINUM Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men For information and meeting location, call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604329-9760.

Jan 31: Concert

• Music duo The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer perform at The ACT. Showtime is 8 p.m., and tickets are $25 for adults, and $15 for students. Info: www.theactmapleridge.org.

Feb 3: Poets

• Holy Wow Poets host the Poets and Artist’s Extravaganza at 7 p.m. at The ACT: Theme: “Let’s be Literally Keen to be Artistically Seen in 2015.”

Feb 4: History

• The Maple Ridge Family History Group meets at the Maple Ridge Library in the Greenside room at 7 p.m.

Feb 10: Weavers

• Whonnock Weavers and Spinners hold a Spin In, in The ACT lobby at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Info: Marie at 604462-9059. •Full list: www.mrtimes.com

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Recreation

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Seahorses travel

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Members of the Haney Seahorses Swim Club travelled to Chilliwack this past weekend to take part in the Chilliwack Pass Meet. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Moose on the loose The visiting Richmond Devils were no match for the Meadow Ridge Moose female hockey team, who blanked the Devils 6-0 at the Pitt Meadows Arena on Saturday night. Now the two teams will trade places, and the Moose will attempt a repeat performance as the team travels to Richmond for a game this Friday, Jan. 24.

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Nicole Johnston was named Miss British Columbia American Beauty.

Zumba for Africa Local Zumba instructors will hold a Zumbathon for Nicole Johnston next Friday, Jan. 30, at the Wesbrooke Seniors Centre in Pitt Meadows. Johnston, a Pitt Meadows resident, was recently named Miss British Columbia American beauty. Now, she will be travelling to Africa in October for volunteer work. Money raised from the event will help fund her trip. Doors open at 6:15, and the event runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

High school athletics

On the Fly by Jeff Weltz

Ridge wrestler keeping eyes on prize

Maple Ridge Secondary student Cameron Hicks looks to continue his run of History continued wrestling successes this year. A fly fishing instructor and outdoor writer, Jeff has fished the area since the early 1970s. Contact him at fishingnewsman@gmail.com

TIMES columnist and fishing enthusiast Jeff Weltz continues his series of columns on fishing history in North America. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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

by Troy Landreville

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Forget the fact he’s only 16, or that he’s in Grade 11 with another year to go before graduation – Cameron Hicks has emerged as a leader with Maple Ridge Secondary’s wrestling program. With veteran head coach Bill McCrae hobbled as he recovers from hip replacement surgery,

Hicks has become a de facto assistant coach during Ramblers’ training sessions. “Both on and off the mat, he’s been a leader,” McCrae said. “I’ve been off since October so he’s been running the show. He does all the demonstrations; I can’t get on the mat. All the technique, he demonstrates. He has true leadership ability.” Hicks is one of 22 students – all from Grades 8 to 11 – in MRSS’s wrestling program. This year he’s bulked up a bit to compete in the 51-kg weight class, and is aiming to add even more accolades to what has already been a decorated high school grappling career. At the 2014 provincial tournament in Prince George, Hicks defeated Daya Gill of Hope in

the 45-kg gold medal match. The previous year, Hicks took home silver in the 42-kg division at the B.C. championships in Duncan. And as a member of Team BC at the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, Que., Hicks won silver, winning four of his five matches. He was defeated by Ontario’s Marco Palmero in the gold medal match. “It was really good, it was really fun with the provincial team,” Hicks said, reflecting on the national Games. “It was probably one of the best trips I’ve ever been on.” Looking to the near future, Hicks’ high school wrestling goals are simple: “Provincial champion, national champion,” he said.

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Maple Ridge Secondary wrestler Cameron Hicks has a goal of winning both a provincial and national title in the 51 kilogram weight class this year.

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This year’s B.C. high school wrestling championships are being held Feb. 26 to 28 in Abbotsford, which happens to be where Hicks’ club team is situated. Recently, as a member of the B.C. provincial club team, Hicks saw his season-long undefeated streak came to an end recently at a dual meet involving Team Japan in Olympia, Wash. “It was a pretty tough match,” Hicks said. He said his Japanese opponent was “a little older, good technique, really strong, stocky build… Japan’s a really strong nation in wrestling.” Once he graduates from MRSS Hicks has aspirations of attending Simon Fraser University and wrestling for the Clan. His former teammate Payten Smith, who went undefeated in her four years at MRSS, is now a first-year university wrestler at SFU. “SFU is always a good choice,” he said. “I know the school, and I know the team well. They are a really good “I like that it’s all team. But any school that on myself, and wants to take me, I’ll go.” “The baton of Payten’s at the same time has been passed on to him,” it’s a team sport, McCrae said. how you can help Hicks’ history at MRSS predates him entering the school your teamates’ in Grade 8. performance.” The year before, his dad Cameron Hicks Jason – himself a former wrestler with Terry Fox Secondary’s program – introduced Hicks to McCrae. “My dad just kind of put me into it,” he said. Hicks said over the past four years, McCrae’s guidance has been instrumental. “Mr. McCrae has pretty much started me wrestling,” Hicks said. “He’s given me opportunities to wrestle with provincial teams and got me going with a club, so everything that I’ve done in wrestling is rooted back to him.” What appealed to Hicks as a wrestling neophyte in Grade 7, just like today, is the challenges the sport offers. “I like that it’s all on myself and at the same time it’s a team sport, how you can help your teammates’ performance,” Hicks said. He said there is still so much to learn and improve upon. “Wrestling is a sport where you are always looking to improve,” Hicks said. “There is always something where, you can get better, you can get stronger, you can get smarter – you’re always improving.” He trains twice a week with his MRSS teammates and another three to four times a week with the Abby Wrestling Club. On occasion he also trains at SFU.

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The Best Gets Better The CR-V still comes equipped with a familiar 2.4-litre inline four-cylinder, but thanks to direct-injection and a higher compression ratio, the torque has been increased by 11 percent to 181 lb-ft (horsepower remains at 185 hp).

BY DAVID CHAO

The Honda CR-V has long been a staple of the compact SUV market because of its great handling, ease of use, and class-leading design. Despite consistently topping sales charts, Honda felt the need to refresh the CR-V only three years after launching its fourth generation.

To aid efficiency, the engine is mated to a new continuously variable transmission. Overall, this set up is said to be 16 percent more efficient than last years motor with its five-speed automatic transmission setup.

Claimed to be the most signiﬁcant mid-cycle refresh in its history, the 2015 CR-V has been improved in many areas to make it even more competitive with the likes of Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape and Nissan Rogue. The CR-V is now available in six trim levels, thanks to the new Touring model that has been added; and all six models feature revised new styling and improved components throughout.

The updated suspension, along with the Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering, contributes to excellent driving behaviour that is truly pleasant to drive around town and on highways. The CR-V’s dynamics are improved further as you move up the trim levels due to wider tires.

Design

The 2015 CR-V has a fresh new look that makes it appear more upscale. Increased amount of chrome, bolder trim design, and larger available wheels reinforce that impression.

Driving the new CR-V feels more peppy thanks to the additional torque and it is also quicker off the line. The horsepower is staying the same but that is perfectly acceptable as this CR-V will still comfortably cruise on the highway, pass other cars when needed and return good fuel economy.

Keeping the same basic architecture, the 2015 CR-V has a more aggressive front grille that is mirrored “conceptually” at the rear. Not wanting to change too much, Honda retained the high taillights and the basic body shape of the vehicle.

Environment

The interior doesn’t feature any surprises, but it does boast some nice new enhancements such as conﬁgurable centre console, sliding sun visors and rear console ventilation ducts.

The new interior of the CR-V is modern and functional, while looking more upscale because of the better textured materials. The front seats are supportive and adequately adjustable and the rear seats provide plenty of room for “full-sized” adults.

The highlight of the new package is HondaLink, which allows a smart phone to be connected to the infotainment system (such as through the HDMI cable). Also, a new suite of Honda Sense safety and driver assistance features that are normally only available on higher-end cars are part of the option list.

Traditionally, the CR-V offers good outward visibility and the new model keeps that advantage. The large windows and smartly placed pillars allow for an unobstructed view, making it safer and easier to park. Along with upgrades to the trim and materials, there is a new central display. Standard on EX and above trim models, the seven-inch touchscreen functions very much like a smart phone or tablet by allowing you to select functions simply by touching the screen.

Though this change isn’t visible, the rear suspension has been redesigned to maximize rear seat room and cargo capacity.

Performance

Changes made to the 2015 CR-V were not just cosmetic in nature - Honda made some notable improvements in the engine compartment as well.

As mentioned previously, the most interesting feature is HondaLink. Connecting a smart phone opens up features like Aha radio and utilizes the phones navigation app. This means that for the cost of a cable, you can have many of the same features found on the highest trim CR-V on the lower models.

Honda rebranded its engine technology as Earth Dreams Technology. The new engine is more efﬁcient and has more torque for better drivability all around.

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All CR-V’s come with a full-colour multiinformation display (that is situated forward and therefore not touchoriented). The info provided can be customized using controls on the steering wheel. I did ﬁnd this “dual” setup a bit overwhelming to use.

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There is very little to complain about the CR-V but its overall design is somewhat boring and it isn’t the sportiest compact SUV on the market.

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Only 103,000kms, Local Vehicle, Alloy Wheels, 24 Valve V6 Motor, Leather Seating, Power Group, Power Pedals, Fully Loaded. Stock # UC115033

472 *Biweekly

ONLY

INTERNET PRICE

2010 BMW X6 Black Edition

75,000

INTERNET PRICE

Only 73,350kms, Navigation, Rear Camera, Birds Eye Camera, Twin Turbo 3.0L Inline 6 Cylinder, 450 Horsepower, Xenon Headlights. Stock #UT226672

455 **** Biweekly

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Only 13,500kms, Brand New Power Hydraulic Dump Box, 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel, Power Group, 4x4 On the Fly. Stock #UT020705

2014 Ford F450 Chassis Crew Cab 4x4

BLOWOUTS

lowest prices guaranteed

Local Vehicle, No Accident Claims, Auto,V6, Hard Fold Up Tonneau Cover, Fully Equipped with the SR5 Package-Power Group,Air, Trailer Tow Package #UT045034 Clearance $29,995

2013 NISSANTITAN 2012TOYOTATACOMA 2010TOYOTATUNDRA ACCESS CABV6 4X4 DOUBLE CAB SR5 CREW CAB 4X4

GO ANYWHERE 4WD’S

Automatic, Power Windows, Must Be Sold Immediately, Locks And Mirrors, Abs Try Your Trade!! Local Brakes, Side Curtain Vehicle, Equipped With Airbags, Fully Inspected, Pwr Windows, Locks And Honda Factory Warranty Mirrors, A/C, Automatic #UC117585 #UC468594 CLEARANCE $15,500 CLEARANCE $12,595

CLEARANCE $14,995

Fully Equipped 8 Passenger, Dual Air Conditioning, Power Side Door #UT115713

2008 TOYOTA SIENNA SE

Special Pricing Now In Effect!! Local Vehicle And No Accident Claims, Fully Equipped, Toyota Certified #UC082715 CLEARANCE $17,800

2012 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

CLEARANCE $14,995

Local Vehicle, No Accident Claims, Fully Equipped, Numerous Safety Feature-Toyota Star System #UC837649

2012 TOYOTA MATRIX

Go Green With This Affordable 1 Local Owner Hybrid, Toyota Certified-Up To Date Toyota Maintenance #UC037551 CLEARANCE $17,998

2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C HYBRID

SPECIAL TOYOTA FINANCE RATES FROM 1.9% APR (OAC)

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19950 LOUGHEED HWY., PITT MEADOWS

WEST COAST KIA

$14,900

Automatic, CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player, 40,000 km.

SALE PRICE

UC085080

KIA FORTE LX+

WAS $19,900

2014

Experience Something Great!

Automatic, 5 speed, CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player, 84,700 km.

WAS $20,900 SALE SALE PRICE $16,800 PRICE

2011

Automatic, CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player, 48,134 km.

SALE PRICE

WAS $15,900

2013

Manual, 5 speed, CD Player, Air Conditioning, MP3 player. Low kms.

SALE PRICE

WAS $44,900

2014

Limited Fully Loaded with Leather Sunroof and Dual DVD

SALE PRICE

UT435672

DODGE DURANGO LIMITED

WAS $44,900

2014

PLUS OUR EXCLUSIVE WEST COAST KIA ADVANTAGE CARD!

• Free Lifetime Oil + Filter • Free Lifetime Carwashes • Free Service Loaners • Free Tire Repairs

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