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Cities shaking up economic offices Both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows councils recently announced significant changes to business development.
in taking a new direction.” The City also needs to “rebrand” Maple Ridge, Read said, and develop a “strong outward message” so that “when the City’s partners, like the Province, are on trade missions to China for example, there’s a clear picture as to why by Eric Zimmer investors should ezimmer@mrtimes.com choose Maple Ridge as opposed to other The face of ecoparts of the region.” nomic development Though Maple in Maple Ridge Ridge has decided as well as Pitt to change their Meadows is chandirection, and Pitt ging – both literally Meadows recently and figuratively. Sandy Blue nixed their economOn Tuesday, the Former economic ic development corCity of Maple Ridge development officer poration altogether, parted ways with both mayors don’t economic developbelieve this is a widespread ment manager Sandy Blue. trend across communities. The decision was about “I think it’s a case-by-case “suitability for the future,” basis, and what we’re doing said Maple Ridge Mayor is different than what Pitt Nicole Read. Meadows has decided to “I think the community do,” Read said. has been very clear: busiPitt Meadows Mayor John ness attraction is a huge priBecker echoed Read’s sentiority for this community,” ments. the mayor elaborated. “It seems that [develop“Sandy has done really ment] models range over a great things for us in terms of relationship building, net- broad spectrum,” he said. Both mayors are unsure at working, and marketing.” this point what comes next Now, Read said, the City for joint business initiatives. needs to close deals. “We Becker need investheard about ment in “We need to re-brand Blue’s disMaple Ridge, Maple Ridge.” missal, but and we need “didn’t know that quickly.” Nicole Read enough A national about the search will circumstances at this time be conducted by The City to reflect on what – if any – to replace Blue, keeping impact it may have on ecoin mind that “while we’re nomic development in a Pitt looking for new businesses, Meadows context, or Invest we need to also focus on North Fraser,” he said. business retention and our “I have yet to understand existing businesses, and how Pitt Meadows’ decision getting them to grow and impacts our partnership in thrive,” Read noted. Invest North Fraser,” said “We feel that in order to Read. “What we’re looking provide that level of assurat right now is who we are ance to ourselves and the community, we’re interested in Maple Ridge.”
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BC SPCA senior animal protection officer Eileen Drever and Willow, a emaciated Siberian husky found wandering in eastern Maple Ridge, visited with the media on Wednesday outside of the BC SPCA shelter in the Albion area.
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An emaciated Siberian husky, brought to the Maple Ridge SPCA shelter by a Good Samaritan on Jan. 31, is being cared for by staff. by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com
Willow is currently on the receiving end of some vital TLC at the BC SPCA shelter in Maple Ridge, after the emaciated Siberian husky was found in grave condition late last week. The BC SPCA’s Cruelty Investigations Department is seek-
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Road upgrade mulled The City is considering giving 203 Street towards Golden Ears Way a massive facelift. Although still in the design stages, changes to the road include the addition of cycling paths, expanded sidewalks, and parking along the shoulder. An open house where preliminary designs will be shown is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17 at City hall, from 4 to 8 p.m. • More at www.mrtimes.com
New voice announced New to the local RCMP detachment and the serious crimes unit as of last November, Const. Amanda Harnett recently has some new duties added to her portfolio. Amanda Harnett The officer, who has RCMP constable been with the force for 11 years, has been appointed as one of the part-time media spokespersons for the Ridge Meadows RCMP. She joins Cpl. Alanna Dunlop in these duties. • More at www.mrtimes.com
Education minister Peter Fassbender praised Thomas Haney Secondary School.
Thomas Haney lauded B.C. education minister Peter Fassbender recently lauded Thomas Haney Secondary School for its innovative approach to learning. Fassbender was speaking at the B.C. Focus on Learning: Rising to the Global Challenge, an event hosted by the Ministry of Education, which focused on new approaches to learning. • More at www.mrtimes.com
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A film studio setting up shop in downtown Maple Ridge speaks to the increased interest from producers. by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com
In the not-too-distant future, the former Haney Bingoplex will morph into a police station, courtroom, and hospital, depending on the week. The spacious, 23,000-squarefoot building, at 11887 224th St., sits empty right now. But, soon that won’t be the case. Ridge Studios has taken up occupancy, and the ample amount of room gives the studio boundless flexibility. John Wittmayer, CEO and general manager of The Ridge Studios, said potential sets are being designed for the space. “We’re building sets that are difficult to find in the Lower Mainland, and that is primarily police stations, jails, and courtrooms,” said Wittmayer, who has worked in the motion picture industry as a location and unit manager since 1986. “The sets will always be evolving. One day it’ll be a police station, a week later it’ll be a lawyer’s office, and that’s the beauty of it.”
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The Ridge Studios general manager and CEO John Wittmayer stood outside the studio’s new home, which was formerly the Haney Bingoplex on the west side of 224th Street across Target and Haney Place Mall. Its location in the heart of downtown Maple Ridge, across from Haney Place Mall and Memorial Peace Park, made it ideal for Wittmayer’s vision. “It’s designed for public assembly,” Wittmayer said. “It can hold up to 700 people at any given time. It seemed to me to be a perfect venue for a movie studio.”
A splash of paint and lots of ingenuity makes each of these sets virtually interchangeable. “Every time you turn around, if you were to think in terms of a Wittmayer worked closely movie set… it’s all movie magic,” with Marg Johnson, film proWittmayer said. “Eventually all duction liaison with the City of of this will have sets in it as we Maple Ridge, along with former go along, and usually the movie manager of strategic economic company has their own idea of initiatives Sandy Blue, as well as ‘This is what we require for our business retention and expansion script’ in order to replicate what officer Bruce Livingstone to make the script calls for and the vision the move possible. that the director has.” “They recognized that there is Wittmayer is focusing on a spin-off benefit designing sets to Maple Ridge,” that are difficult “The sets will always Wittmayer said. “It to secure these be evolving.” creates the infradays. There was structure, so you a time where John Wittmayer have restaurants, film crews could you’ve got hotels, use actual police you have all these businesses stations and prisons as locations. which will benefit from having “Those days are gone,” he that kind of volume of producsaid. “The novelty of filming tion here.” and the volume of production Johnson said the economic was such over the years that it benefits from a one-day shoot became more and more difficult can be upwards of $10,000, with to use those practical sets.” crews renting properties, cars, That said, authenticity won’t props, buying paint, paying for be an issue, Wittmayer said. With a good production design- catering, and visiting restaurants and stores. er, scenic carpenters, and painters, and art direction, sets can be made to look “so authentic, that you would never know the differThe studio could bring even ence,” he added. more industry traffic to Pitt The building turning into a Meadows, which is already a movie studio came into being popular place for filming. from Wittmayer walking by and A total of 48 film permits were thinking to himself, “That would issued in 2014 in Pitt Meadows, make a great studio.” up from 29 permits in 2013.
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A black curtain hung outside Bella Vita at 22471 Lougheed Hwy. on Monday as crews filmed inside the restaurant. These 48 permits equate to approximately 96 filming days in Pitt Meadows. Trends over the last few years have shown a steady increase in filming activity in Pitt Meadows and the City is planning 2015 activity on this trend, with a mix of filming commercials, movies and TV in the community on a consistent basis.
Drop in dollar helps
Maple Ridge, meanwhile, is fully supportive of the studio planting stakes downtown. “They have our full support,” Johnson said. It’s already shaping up to be a busy year for Johnson. She’s already working with six productions, between scouting and processing permits. “For this time of the year, that’s a fair amount,” she said. “Normally business picks up in early March but I find it’s happening right now.”
Wittmayer said a film company will also help improve the aesthetics of the downtown core. He also believes that once location scouts realize the building is available, and that it’s “film friendly,” they’ll be excited because they won’t have to scour the country to find locations. And with the Canadian loonie recently dipping below 80 cents US for the first time in six years, it can mean big business for the local film industry. “Every time the dollar dips, it’s very attractive to producers, particularly producers from the states, and even internationally, to take advantage of that,” Wittmayer said. “Every time you adjust the dollar by a few points, it often equates into tens of thousands of dollars if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. So it’s a significant bonus for producers to bring their projects here when the dollar dips.”
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cibly taken into custody.” During the arrest, and as the teen was being led to the police cruiser, he continued struggling and assaulting officers, which Dunlop said included spitting in their faces. Police have recommended three charges of assaulting a peace officer.
by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@mrtimes.com
A 17-year-old who pulled a knife on Mounties is now in custody and a police officer is recouping from injuries after an altercation in Hammond earlier this week. It’s unclear what kind of injuries were inflicted, but officers were “assaulted” when they finally apprehended a distraught teen on Monday afternoon, reportThe public’s help is needed to catch an ed Ridge Meadows RCMP Cpl. Alanna armed bandit responsible for a heist at a Dunlop. Maple Ridge convenience store earlier this “One of the police officers was forced week. to attend local hospital for treatment of A young man walked into the 7-Eleven his injuries, and has since been released,” store at Laity Street and Lougheed Dunlop said. Highway just before 1 a.m. on Monday, It started about 1:45 p.m. when police Feb. 2, produced a weapon and demanded received calls of a disturbance at cash. a condominium complex in the The clerk complied, and the 11700 block of 207th Street. robber left walking north on Laity “As police entered the comtowards Dewdney Trunk Road plex, a person who was quickly with what police described as an identified as the subject of the undisclosed amount of cash. complaint was observed acting Patrols of the area – with the erratically,” she said, explaining aid of a police dog – failed to the sequence of events. locate the suspect. Now, Mounties Officers tried speaking to the are asking for the public’s assistAlanna Dunlop young man, but described him ance to find him. RCMP as uncooperative. He is described as a Caucasian ““Our officers were in the male in his mid-20s, about 5 ft. 4 process of trying to de-escalate the teen,” in., slim build, and blond hair. Dunlop elaborated, noting he ran. “Investigators are continuing to pore “The first officer on scene caught up over the video footage that has been to him and observed the young man had recovered,” Dunlop said. “Police are optiarmed himself with a knife, which he mistic that the video recordings will assist held in a very threatening manner toward in identifying a suspect.” police. A second officer arrived on scene, In the meantime, anyone with informaand police were forced to draw their firetion about this crime or the individual arms to defend themselves. Police used responsible is asked to call the local RCMP verbal commands to demand the suspect at 604-463-6251. Or, to remain anonymdrop the knife. The youth hesitated, but ous, people can call CrimeStoppers thankfully complied, before attempting to at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www. flee once more. He was tackled and forsolvecrime.ca.
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A permit is now required for tree cutting in both rural and urban areas of Maple Ridge. by Cole Wagner editorial@mrtimes.com
Call before cutting. That could be the best way to describe the City of Maple Ridge’s new policy on trees, after changes to the tree protection bylaw were rushed through City council at a special meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The new interim amendments expand the scope of trees that would require a permit before being chopped down, explained Gail Szostek, environmental technician with the City. Most notably, the blanket exemption for tree cutting permits on rural property has been revoked. “We can’t stop someone from cutting down a tree, but we can make them get a permit,” Szostek said. The tweaks to the bylaw were made in anticipation
whether I tell my neighbour, it really doesn’t of a new tree management bylaw expected in make a difference,” said Bell, emphasizing that early summer, which would include a number tree protection, rather than tree management, of new requirements for both small and largeshould be the priority for council. scale removal of trees. While the interim measures take effect There was concern that large-scale cutting immediately, the public will have a chance to might occur as the public consultation process weigh in on the proposed new bylaw during for the new bylaw got underway, City staff said the next few months before council votes. Monday. For Bell, more consultation seems like “a To counteract that possibility, council rushed waste of City staff’s time.” these interim measures through three readings “I’ve been told this discussion [about on Monday, and then scheduled a special meetCorisa Bell updating the tree bylaw] has been going on for ing Wednesday to officially pass the modificathe last decade,” she said Wednesday. “I know tions. Maple Ridge councillor it’s definitely been going on for the three years Two councillors voted against the interim that I’ve been here.” measures: Councillors Corisa Bell and Craig Speirs. Coun. Gordy Robson however, supported the public Both are concerned that the interim measures won’t do consultation process, stating that his main concern was enough to protect against potential clear cutting before that the interim rules prevented the possibility of reacthe new bylaw reaches council floor. tionary clear cutting ahead of the new bylaw. Bell echoed those concerns again before Wednesday’s “We don’t want to hear the chainsaws being revved up special meeting. “Whether I tell the City I’m going to cut down a tree, or from here to Mission,” he said.
A man and woman are in custody after allegedly stealing trucks in Maple Ridge.
An auto theft spree in Maple Ridge involving a pair of suspects was thwarted by Maple Ridge Mounties on Monday. Ridge Meadows RCMP’s Street Enforcement Unit were busy arresting a man and a woman after the two were found allegedly in possession of two stolen trucks and trying to steal a third. “A team of investigators followed some leads and located two stolen Ford F350 pickup trucks in east Maple Ridge,” Ridge Meadows Cpl. Alanna Dunlop explained. The vehicles were followed at a safe distance to a remote location where one of the trucks was wilfully damaged. The suspects then drove off, and were again followed by police. Cpl. Alanna Dunlop When the suspects stopped and Ridge Meadows RCMP were attempting to steal a third pickup, police moved in and made the arrest. Dunlop said a “top priority for investigators was keeping this incident as safe as possible by not allowing the suspects any opportunity to cause a hazardous pursuit.” Robert Mack, 34, and 29-year-old Sarah Winters appeared in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court on Tuesday, and are charged with two counts of possession of stolen property, one count of attempted theft of a vehicle, and other charges related to damaging one of the trucks. Both were remanded in custody.
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Thursday, February 5, 2015
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Statutory holiday
Monday delivers family fun
Feb. 9 marks the second provincial Family Day holiday and local activities include everything from dancing and crafts to shopping. by Ronda Payne editorial@mrtimes.com
A long weekend often signifies the opportunity to sleep in, get caught up on chores, or spend extra time with the family. If the latter is on the list for Feb. 9 – B.C.’s second annual Family Day holiday – there is plenty to do in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
Katzie share family traditions
Another event at the South Bonson Community Centre is Family Day activities with Katzie First Nation from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn about and celebrate rich history while taking in bannock making, arts and crafts, drum circles, and a knitting demonstration.
Lantern making part of ACT fun
Arts and crafts and song and dance are on the agenda at The ACT on Monday. Families are invited to build their own creative lanterns which they can then use to participate in the upcoming Maple Ridge Lantern Festival. The free-of-charge lantern-building bonanza begins at 11 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m. in the studio room of the ACT. The Maple Ridge Lantern Festival will take place on Feb. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. Get started early, three days early to be at Haney Place Mall. For more informaexact, by taking part in Robyn Picard’s tion about the Lantern Festival or the Friday Night Family Dance at South workshop contact the Bonson Community Downtown BIA at 604Centre, at 10932 467-2420, or email Barnston View Rd. in inekeb@downtownmapPitt Meadows. leridge.ca. The event is a fun There will also be dance and lesson with a another craft availfocus on swing and jiveable free-of-charge at style dance for all ages the ACT hosted by and abilities on Friday, TIMES files the Maple Ridge Pitt Feb. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. Meadows Arts Council Tickets for the dance Lantern makers of all ages are invited to from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. are a flat rate of $25 come out to The ACT from 11 a.m. to 3 Beloved children’s for a family of three to p.m. for a free craft event. entertainers Bobs and six people. They can LoLo take the stage at The ACT at 1 p.m. be purchased through www.theactmapleridge.org ticket page. Kids must have adult on Monday for an afternoon of enthusiasm. Tickets can be purchased through accompaniment. The ACT and are $15 each or $50 for a four-pack. Those wanting to take part in volunteerFor those looking to shop, the place to ing with a youngster at The ACT can parbe is again the South Bonson Community ticipate in a training session at 11:30 a.m. Centre for the Pop-Up Market from 10 For creative types, a community percusa.m. to 1 p.m. on Family Day Monday. sion workshop will be held from 3:30 to Organizer, Laura-Beth McDonald noted 5:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Heritage Church that vendors include jewelry, soaps, food, Hall. Contact 604-202-9258 for costs and and tea along with a range of items and registration information. special offers from local merchants. Poets may enjoy attending the Edge of “We already have 13 vendors, so it’s a the Page Poetry Club and open mic from 7 mini pop-up market.” to 9 p.m. at Bean Around Books and Tea The first 50 visitors to the market will at 22626 Lougheed Hwy. receive a swag bag filled with goodies. There’s no reason to keep the family at “We really wanted to involve the Osprey home on Family Day with all this activity community and make it a destination for on the go. the day,” McDonald said.
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Developing rules change Local councillors and municipal staff are likely taking a close look at last week’s B.C. Supreme Court decision in which Justice Mark McEwan overturned the rezoning bylaw and development permits for a land swap and 36-storey tower in Vancouver after a group of Yaletown residents took the city to court. The citizens argued Vancouver city hall had not justified the deal or properly dealt with their concerns. The development, according to critics, was “railroaded” through city hall. Justice McEwan wrote, “A public hearing is not just an occasion for the public to blow off steam. The procedure the city adopted was unfairly restrictive, in presenting the public with a package of technical material that was opaque… in limiting comment on the integrated nature of the project, and in failing to provide an intelligible financial justification for it.” Residents have taken cities to court before, and almost always, the courts have favoured local governments – providing public hearings have been held and discussion was not limited. But this judgment appears to go a huge step beyond those requirements, saying that there is a responsibility on the city’s part to make the process not just open, but also to ensure that the information provided is understandable and clear. It’s not enough to provide reams of studies or technical information, local governments must help their residents understand the proposals being brought forward and what they entail. Local governments are under a lot of pressure to gain amenities from developers nowadays. Whether it’s green space or affordable housing, the bargaining for extras in exchange for approvals and design changes has become just part of doing business in municipalities. Trying to balance that with residents’ concerns is often tricky. It just got a lot more tricky with this judge’s ruling. – Glacier Media
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Non-traditional Haney icon lost
His heart was big, but ultimAngeles. Since Jesse was only 14 ately, it was weak, and that’s what at the time, his mother, Teresa, recently claimed the life of one of went along, leaving behind a downtown Haney’s popular pertroubled marriage with Gordy. sonalities. Leana was already on her own, Downtown Gordy Brown – kinda which left Brown to fend for only sounds like a stage name for a himself. He couch-surfed for a bit, famous jazz musician – passed but eventually found himself livaway at the age of 66. ing on the streets of Maple Ridge This is a man who was, in fact, – and that’s where he lived until by Roxanne Hooper many things to many people in his death on Jan. 18. Maple Ridge and beyond. Honestly, many who saw For some, like Bob Williams and Brown around the downtown core Kandace Yaretz at the Stag Barber Shop, he was through the years weren’t even aware he was a friend and a gentleman who would often hang homeless. He lived by his own personal code. He out and visit in front of their 224th Street shop. was always relatively well groomed. He refused “Gordy always smiled and said good morning… to steal. He refused to beg. He would talk about It was just part of him… he was kind and nice. his children and grandson with anyone who I’ll miss him,” Yaretz said. would listen. He always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart. “He was very well known in the communSo, while he was a childhood victim of abuse, ity. Everyone just loved Gordy,” said Connie McGonigal, the community and family advocate an addict, and someone struggling with mental at The Caring Place. She knew Gordy for the last and physical illnesses (he was diabetic and sur12 of her 13 years with the Salvation Army. vived a quadruple bypass and seven other heart “He was very kind, very gentle, very friendly, attacks), he was so much more. He was a musiand liked to chat,” she said, noting that, while cian, an artist, a poet, a dancer, and apparently he didn’t like to be around crowds and always an incredible collector and barterer. preferred being outdoors, Brown was a “reguBut the bottom line, as Leana explained, was lar” at The Caring Place, accepting bag lunches, that Brown was a father, a grandfather (to 16year-old Koen Brown-Myren), and a proud man. occasionally sneaking time on the Internet to That’s a factor most people forgotten when Facebook his son in Los Angeles, and visiting with staff and guests at the centre. people see a homeless person on our streets. But as Brown’s daughter Leana shared a bit Instead, they’re seen as bums, derelicts, scabs of his history, it became clear that Brown was a on society, and nothing more. Downtown Gordy much more complex man than most realized, livBrown reminds us to look deeper. ing with many virtues, talents, and struggles. “Gordy was loved by a lot of people, and he’s Born in Winnipeg and raised in East Vancouver, going to be missed,” McGonigal said. Just how he moved out to Pitt Meadows in 1989 with his many were touched by this man will be apparyoung family. He made Maple Ridge his home the ent this weekend, when The Caring Place hosts a next year, and never left. celebration of life for Gordy. The tribute is being Brown, however, was a victim of childhood held Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2:30 p.m. His family and abuse that ultimately led him to a life of drinkfriends invite anyone touched by Gordy to attend. ing and drugging. While he struggled through As a slight aside, this seems an ideal time to as a functioning addict for years, his life really share an update on Maple Ridge’s new homelessbegan to change and unravel 13 years ago when ness task force, which Mayor Nicole Read said his acting and break-dancing son Jesse (aka Bboy is “ coming together.” An update is expected at Casper) was invited to bring his talents to Los council next week.
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River Road
Drivers speeding along avenues
There are 30 km/h signs posted, Dear Editor, Letters but people forget to look at the Where did neighbourly go? to signs, it seems. People also seem I live close to River Road the to forget the rules of the road: they [Neighbours want their road back, don’t stop for pedestrians at crossJan. 29 Letters, TIMES], and have Editor walks. noticed that people use both Lorne and This is a beautiful neighbourWestfield Avenues as highways. hood, and the locals usually do look out for There are parks on both avenues. each other because they understand. Children with adults walk to the parks. But it’s the persons using these streets as There are also several child care facilities in highways who are full out being inconsiderthe neighbourhood. ate and seemingly ignorant. I have noticed people speeding down this road non-stop (unless they live close by). Francine Bearpark, Maple Ridge
Environment
Demand government corrects past errors
Dear Editor, I guess I need to make my point clearer for Cherryl Katnich [Don’t pass buck to politicians, Jan. 27 Letters, TIMES]. Not driving my vehicle one day per week will not matter one bit in the grand scheme of things when it comes to drastic reduction of our carbon footprint on this world. Even if everyone in North America did the same, it would not be enough.
We are all in this together and we are, yes, all responsible for our predicament. For more than two decades, scientists and concerned citizens have raised the alarm, urging governments to act on the prevention of climate change. Our governments are supposed to act in the interest of the people and protect our well-being. Ignoring the looming climate crisis threat is also ignoring the very
Community
Clean-up efforts inspiring
Dear Editor, Thank you to the gentleman who is always picking up garbage during his walks at the corner of the Haney Bypass and Lougheed Highway. It is shameful that the work never ends, but his efforts are appreciated and it is inspiring to see someone with so much pride in his community. Mike H., Maple Ridge
fundamental reasons our “leaders” were elected. Big business and government, all with economic interests tied to the dirty energy market, are creating roadblocks to progress on this issue. Our governments have locked us into dozens of agreements that make important parts of a meaningful climate change response illegal. Government has stifled opportunities for solar, wind, or electric power. So yes, the government is responsible for leading our way out of this. There is no passing the buck here. I am demanding that our elected officials get off their thumbs and do something significant to help turn the tide from looming disaster to a light at the end of the tunnel. Dana Lacroix, Maple Ridge
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Dear Editor, Another advertising letter from local MP Randy Kamp landed on our doorstep. They spend $100 million annually on advertising! This time it posed the complicated question, whether “regular exercise is important” or
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whether “it does not concern me.” The second question is whether the Conservatives are on the “right track to provide tax relief for families.” This tax relief comes in the form of the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. They are “doubling the credit amount to $1,000.” Does that mean you will get $1,000? NO! It means that if you spend $1,000 for sports equipment or sports fees, you will get a 15 per cent tax break, i.e. $150. A bit deceptive, don’t you think? While nobody says no to even the smallest tax break, it once again is a tax, like income splitting, that disproportionately benefits people in the highest tax brackets. Who can afford to spend $1,000 for sports equipment? A single mom on minimal income will neither benefit nor can probably afford to pay $1,000 fees for sports activities. And what about kids who like the arts? Or kids who need tutoring? Why should they not get financial breaks? There is only so much of our tax money to go around; we have to give careful consideration how it is best spent to help those who really need it. So far, the Conservatives have managed to increase our national debt by $176.4 billion, reduced corporate tax by $60 billion, slashed $36 billion from health care, and having put all economic eggs in the tar sands basket, we don’t know yet what other deficits and job losses are looming. Not very fiscally prudent, but a slick way to garner votes. Maria Raynolds, 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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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE ON THE CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE ON OPEN GOVERNMENT
Citizens’ Committee on Open Government Are you interested in exploring ways Council and City Hall can be more responsive and transparent to the residents of Pitt Meadows? A select committee has been approved to make recommendations to Council on possible ways to improve citizen interactions with City Departments and Council.The process may include a review of applicable laws and policies and examples from other jurisdictions, but any and all ideas from our citizens are invited. The Committee will be led by a facilitator and meetings will begin in February and be held on two Thursdays each month for three months from 7pm to 9pm.The resulting recommendations from the Committee will be included in an independent report prepared by the facilitator for Council’s consideration in May 2015. The size of the Committee is unlimited, and participation is open to all residents, business owners, stakeholders or volunteers in Pitt Meadows. Please email pmopengov@pittmeadows.bc.ca or call 604-465-5454 with your name, contact information, and a brief statement explaining why you are interested in joining the Committee. Mayor John Becker on behalf of Council
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LANTERN MAKING CONTEST 2015 Build a lantern that expresses something about your business, club, organization, or family and submit it for judging during the annual Lantern Festival, or deliver by Feb. 20, 2015
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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times
Milestone
Centenarian celebrated
Ray Swain, who has lived in Maple Ridge for five-plus decades, turned 100 this past Boxing Day.
Ray Swain celebrated his 100th birthday with a giant piece of birthday cake, adorned with a single, lit candle on top of it.
by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com
Ray Swain has packed a lot of living into his 100 years. Swain, was born in Central Butte, Sask., on Dec. 26, 1914, officially became a centenarian this past Boxing Day. A veteran who served in Europe during the Second World War, Swain has lived in Maple Ridge for more than half of his life. Swain built a number of new homes in Maple Ridge and lived in the same house for the past 52 years, his friend and longtime neighbour Ron Antalek said. He lived alone in that house until just recently, when he moved to a care home. His wife Joan died from cancer many years ago, Antalek shared, adding that Swain has been a member of Maple Ridge Curling Club since 1956,
was a member of the Pitt Meadows Golf Course, once owned the Haney Hotel many years ago, and owned the Fraser River Marina on Wharf Street with 46 boat berths. Around the time he was born, Swain’s family owned a hardware store on Central Butte’s main street. “Ray has a wonderful daughter named Tracy who loves Ray very much and lives in Alberta,” said Antalek who noted that his friend’s “favorite restaurant is A&W,” and that his favourite place to visit is the Maple Ridge Seniors Centre.
At the seniors centre, Swain enjoys playing pool and snooker. In celebration of his 100th birthday, Swain received congratulatory birthday letters from a number of dignitaries including Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, B.C. Premier Christy Clark, Pitt Meadows–Maple Ridge–Mission MP Randy Kamp, Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows MLA Doug Bing and Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton, Canada’s Governor General David Johnston, and Queen Elizabeth II. “Everybody loves Ray,” Antalek said
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Terry MacEachern, a survey and inspection technician with Metro Vancouver surveyed the progress of the new pump station being built in Pitt Meadows on Tuesday.
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Pump house progresses Despite a supplier delay, a water utility project is still forecast to be finished on time. by Eric Zimmer ezimmer@mrtimes.com
Construction is “coming along well” and the pumphouse project being built in Pitt Meadows to meet the growing demands of the region both north and south of the Fraser River is more than 80 per cent complete, according
to Steven Lewis, a senior engineer with Metro Vancouver Water Services. “We did have the issue of a delay with the switchgear equipment,” Lewis noted. “Our original supplier went into receivership and we’ve arranged another contractor.” However, the delay means the switchgear equipment won’t be on site “until the end of March.” All the heating and ventilating equipment is being installed, and “all the piping and pumps are going in,” Lewis elaborat-
ed, adding that if it wasn’t for the switchgear, there would be no issues. “We can’t really power up all the equipment until that’s all in and wired up, so it does hold some stuff up,” Lewis said. However, despite the delays, Lewis said the contractor is still showing a targeted completion of the project for June 2015, which was the original goal. “There’s a lot of commissioning work involved but we’re confident that we can get that completed,” Lewis added.
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today’sdrive 20 15 Acura TLX BY DAVID CHAO
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Two Become One
Seeking to move more upmarket and streamline its lineup, Acura replaced and combined two established models, the TL and TLX, into one model that is supposed to represent the “best of both worlds.” Designed using the theme of ‘Red Carpet Athlete,’ the new TLX intends to deliver a blend of sports-sedan performance with premium refinement. The TLX introduces two new engines, two new transmissions and comes standard with high-tech features like LED headlights. As a result, the TLX competes with premium stalwarts such as the Audi A4, Lexus IS and Infiniti Q50. The 2015 TLX is all-new, though there is obviously some sharing of internal components with both its predecessors as well as with other Acura’s. Sharing the same wheelbase as the larger TL, the TLX is closer in length to the more compact TSX. The TLX is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
Design
The styling of the TLX is modern and distinctive, but it’s not overbearing. The most distinguishing feature is its chrome grille flanked by the LED headlights. Short front and rear overhangs hint at the TLX’s sporting potential. The profile lines give the cabin a teardrop appearance and reinforce both its athletic pretentions and its refinement. Inside, the TLX is luxurious but not over-the-top. It is one of the most comfortable in this segment and is filled with latest high-tech features.
The top-of-the-line TLX models are equipped with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. This offers the safety of added traction in bad weather and improved performance with sharper turn-in at the limit. The new V6 uses Variable Cylinder Management, which is capable of deactivating three cylinders. This, partnered with the start-stop function on the TLX SH-AWD, further improves its fuel economy.
TLX models with the 3.5-litre V6 utilize Acura’s advanced new Electric Gear Selector, which has a push-button array instead of a traditional lever. Incorporated in this setup is an electronic parking brake with Automatic Brake Hold. This retains brake pressure when the vehicle is stopped, making driving in heavy traffic or on steep hills easier. Although the new gear selector is futuristic looking in design, I found it to be a bit awkward even after getting use to it. The steering feel – in all models – has a good communicative feedback but the steering is a tad light and artificial in feel.
The TLX is available in three models, a four-cylinder with FWD, six-cylinder with FWD, and a six with AWD. Two packages, TECH and ELITE, are available to choose from.
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Performance
The base engine is a 2.4-litre four-cylinder producing 206 hp and 182 lb-ft of torque, thanks to direct injection. This engine is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. This is the industry’s first such gearbox with a torque converter and provides good performance and fuel economy while making smooth, quick shifts.
The TLX offers many advanced tech features including AcuraLink, Acura’s cloud-based connected car system. All models are equipped with Siri Eyes Free technology that pairs compatible iPhones to use familiar voice commands. The only challenge is that the dash is quite busy with many features and buttons, and therefore it’s not easy to figure out at first glance how to manage all of the items.
All V6 models come matched to a nine-speed transmission with paddle shifters mounted to the steering wheel.
Acura’s Integrated Dynamics System is standard on all TLX models - this feature allows drivers to customize their driving experience with four selectable modes – ECON, Normal, Sport and Sport+. Depending on the setting, steering effort, throttle response, shift timing, HVAC, and logic for the P-AWS or SH-AWD systems can all be altered. Sport is aggressive, yet still usable for everyday driving, and the TLX is the first Acura with a Sport+ setting.
The all-new TLX retains the 2775 mm wheelbase as the outgoing TL. Length, however, is 94 mm shorter at 4832 mm overall. Yet, the TLX is able to offer the same interior volume and interesting enough, the car doesn’t “look shorter.”
Four-cylinder models feel light and nimble. The fourwheel steering system, P-AWS, is standard on all frontwheel drive models and gives the TLX a spirited nature.
Moving up to the six-cylinder models brings a quieter, more refined feel all around. The 3.5-litre directinjected V6 produces 290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque.
The cabin of the TLX is modern and functional. Featuring soft-touch materials, wood and aluminum accents it also gives an upscale feel. Seating is comfortable in both the front and rear. The dash has a symmetrical layout and is dominated by the stacked screens. The eight-inch info screen is positioned high for quick visibility, and the seven-inch touchscreen controls most features and is located lower for easy reach. Separate switches are for the climate control and a large knob controls the sound system and optional navigation.
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Ranging in price from $34,990 to $47,490, the TLX is available with several trim packages. Standard equipment includes heated seats, dual zone automatic climate control, keyless entry with push-button start, a moonroof, and a multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines. Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, remote start, navigation system with voice recognition, lane keeping assist system, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, collision mitigation braking system, and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow. Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for the 2.4-litre I4 are 9.6 city and 6.6 highway. The 3.5-litre V6 FWD returns 11.2 city and 6.9 highway, and the SH-AWD sees 11.2 city and 7.5 highway.
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The technologically advanced TLX allows it to offer good performance and fuel economy. The dual-clutch eight-speed automatic, P-AWS and SH-AWD are standout features.
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The TLX’s best features are below the surface, but that surface isn’t the most exciting. The overall steering feel is also numb and not communicative.
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The 2015 Acura TLX defines smart luxury and provides a strong value quotient.
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Shotokan helps Ridge Meadows Shotokan karate hosts a fundraiser at Boston Pizza Pitt Meadows tonight to raise funds for the karate club’s sponsorship program for at-risk youth, low-income families and single parents. The event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
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Going way back As it turns out, sport fishing has been around in Europe and the British Iles since the 1200s. In his column this week, TIMES fishing enthusiast Jeff Weltz crosses the pond as he continues his series on the origin of sport fishing in North America. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
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He may have been a bit “skeptical” at first, but for Kris McMurray – the Westview Wildcats junior boys basketball coach – this season’s results speak for themselves. “It’s been great,” he said. McMurray is enjoying his second year as a coach at Westview, with a familiar group under his watch. “This is the same group of boys I coached last year at the Grade 8 level, and we went on to win the league,” he recalled. “This year with tryouts, we didn’t have any Grade 10s so at first we were a little skeptical being an all Grade 9 team playing junior basketball,” he explained. McMurray and his co-coach Victor Hayter decided to for with it anyway, with the frame of mind that if nothing else, it would make for a good “development” season. But things have “turned out really well.” So well in fact, that the team is sitting with a 6-2 record after suffering their second loss on Tuesday night to Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary. “SRT beat us in a tough battle,” McMurray said. “Not our finest hour, but we’re looking forward to (MRSS) beat us early on this season in our only loss, so if we bouncing back.” win that game it secures us potWhile it is traditionally someentially as league champions; it what rare to have a junior team all depends on results from the solely comprised of all Grade 9 (upcoming) Pitt players, it seems (Secondary) and to be a trend this “We’ve got a smart, Ridge (MRSS) year, McMurray said, as junior committed, and hard- game. MRSS has teams throughout working group of guys already lost to the community are and we’ve seen huge Pitt Meadows, so “hugely” Grade 9based. progress over the last if MRSS wins the game, it would The team has four months.” potentially tie just two games Kris McMurray Westview for first left to play this place with MRSS, season, and while McMurray elaborthe SRT game was ated. an important one, McMurray said “We had two wins over Pitt the team’s biggest game will be last week, which puts Pitt out against Maple Ridge Secondary of the picture for first place,” he school (MRSS) next week which explained. “Those wins were huge takes on Tuesday Feb. 10, at for us. We had big offensive perMRSS at 5 p.m. formances from both Paul Chang, “It’s our last game of the seaand Nick Biamonte, and then on son,” the coach explained. “They
Reach for it Westview Wildcats junior boys basketball player Graeme Roberts was on point during a recent game. Roberts is “a major contributor top our team’s success and one of our leading scorers,” said Wildcats juniors coach Kris McMurray.
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the defensive end, we had good hustle from Gavin Bruce and Calnan Gallagher.” The game was also part of the learning process. “We were up almost 20 going into the half, we relaxed a little, and before you know it, we were down by one in the fourth quarter,” McMurray recalled. The game was back and forth, and McMurray’s boys showed great character to rally and pull off the win, he said. For McMurray, the success of his team this season “means a lot,” and both he and Hayter are impressed with the team as a whole. “We’ve got such a smart, committed, and hard working group of guys, and we’ve seen huge progress over the last four months,” McMurray remarked. “These kids come to practice willing to work, and they always want
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to get better.” McMurray and Hayter’s own competitive natures and passion for the sport have rubbed off on the team. “That same determination and their desire to continuously improve has paid off,” McMurray said. While McMurray – who is a Westview graduate himself (class of 2009) – noted that the basketball program at Westview “kind of ebbs and flows” he said there is huge school support for his boys and the program this season and everyone is looking forward to seeing what the group can accomplish in the next few years. “The school is realizing that when you have decent coaching and a solid good group of boys, there is the potential for a school with a small program like Westview’s to have some success,” he added.
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Feb 11: Gogos
Feb 8: Memorial
• A memorial tribute and musical celebration of life for Judith Bergthorson takes place at The ACT from 4 to 8 p.m. Open to anyone who knew Judith or is involved with the Bergthorson Academy. Memorial will feature singers, instructors, students, and artists from the academy.
Feb 9: Bobs and Lolo
four. Visit www.theactmapleridge.org, or call 604-4762787 for more infor and to purchase.
• Bobs and Lolo perform at The ACT at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $50 for a pack of
• Golden Ears Gogos host their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Library. The group raises funds for the Stephen Lewis foundation, which supports African grandmothers who care for children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic. Info: Lynn at lrajala@shaw.ca, or 604-467-1235, or heather at hcrum@telus.net.
Feb 12: HUB cycling
• Join the HUB Maple RidgePitt Meadows committee at their monthly meeting at the Maple Ridge Library in the Alouette Room, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., to discuss cycling issues in the community.
• London Drugs hosts a Nutrition and Your Metabolism clinic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Valley Fair Mall. Pharmacists offer oneon-one consulting about how to set and achieve healthy lifestyle goals and better eating habits. $15 admission.
Feb 13, 14: Hot Flashes
• Open Door Church in Maple Ridge hosts Hot Flashes: A Valentine’s dinner theatre show. Feb. 13 show at 8 p.m., doors at 7. On Feb. 14, doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is at 6:30, and show is at 8. Tickets: $20 Info: www. eventbrite.ca.
Feb 14: Sarah Slean
• Three-time JUNO award nominee Sarah Slean performs at The ACT during her only B.C. performance. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $15 for students. Showtime is 8 p.m.
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Feb 17: Footloose
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2014
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2010
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2013
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SALE PRICE
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