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Business is blooming at Amsterdam Greenhouses & Garden Centre thanks to the unusually warm January and February. Nursery owner Lidy Kok was all smiles showing off the plants already growing in their Pitt Meadows greenhouses. Carr Street resident Vash Ramsoondar (below) took advantage of the nice weather to do some yard work this past weekend.
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Willow the Siberian husky, with foster ‘mom’ Faydra Nichols, weighs 23.3 kilograms, up from 14 kilograms when she was first brought into the Maple Ridge SPCA shelter.
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Willow on mend A Siberian husky has come a long way since being found on the brink of starvation. by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com
It’s been 36 days since Willow, a young Siberian husky found emaciated and near death in rural Maple Ridge, was brought to the Maple Ridge SCPA shelter by a Good Samaritan. Today, Willow is 9.3 kilograms heavier than when she was on Jan. 31 – the day she came into the shelter – and is on the mend in every facet. This is thanks in large part to a loving foster “mom” in Faydra Nichols, the assistant manager at the Maple Ridge SPCA. Nichols and her family have been caring for Willow since Feb. 2. “It’s been great – a lot of work,” Nichols said.
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Warm winter welcomed by most Near-record warmth in January and February had its perks for many in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com
While most Canadians felt like they were locked in a deep freezer in January and February, for folks living in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and the rest of metro Vancouver, it felt more like mid-spring than mid-winter. And no one seems to be complaining. For January, Vancouver had an average daily high of 5.6ºC, up from the usual 4.1, with an average low of 2.9ºC, up from 1.4, predictably moving the January mean temperature up to 8.3ºC from its usual 6.9. The February picture was even sunnier – with an average high of 10.8ºC, up from 8.2, a daily minimum of 5.5ºC, up from 1.6, adding up to a mean temperature of 8.2ºC, up substantially from a typical February’s 4.9. At the Bell-Irving Hatchery, at Kanaka Creek Regional Park, hatchery manager Darin McClain said weather is a huge factor in operations. The much warmer-than-normal winter has caused higher water temperatures in many coastal streams, McClain noted. This has accelerated the growth of the eggs/alevins, resulting in salmon fry emer-
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“We’re able to attack these projects a lot earlier,” said Walter Oleschak, the superintendent of roads and fleet operations for the City of Maple Ridge. “It’s good news to have us out there taking care of these potholes, so drivers won’t have to navigate around them.” The pleasant weather was also great news for Amsterdam Greenhouses & Garden Centre, operated by Lidy and Ron Kok. Lidy Kok said the gardening centre at 19100 Old Dewdney Trunk Road had a record February in terms of sales. “It’s been fabulous,” Lidy said. “People are ready to get into the garden.” She added that the flowering bulbs are blooming “way ahead of normal” and greenhouses have seen a lot of growth, with vegetable plants such as peas, lettuce, broccoli, and cauliflower, and kale ready to be planted. Golfers also had reason to celebrate, especially in February, a month which Pitt Meadows Golf Club assistant professional Phil Kitsch described as “exceptional” at the year-round course at 13615 Harris Road. – with files from the Vancouver Province
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Stealth visit shelter Members of the National Lacrosse League’s Vancouver Stealth team will be at Katie’s Place cat shelter in Maple Ridge this Friday, March 6, at 2 p.m. “As a professional team, it’s important to us to give back to the communities that the team plays in,” said Michelle Buziak, community relations coordinator at the Langley Events Centre where the Stealth play. • More at www.mrtimes.com
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Katherine Wagner has been named chair of a newly formed government task force.
Bystanders gathered to watch Pitt Meadows firefighters tackle a blaze Wednesday afternoon involving two houses on the Katzie First Nations reserve.
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City councillors in both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are looking for engaged citizens to help jump-start a conversation on making municipal government more accessible and transparent. Both communities recently created task forces on open government. On Tuesday, Katherine Wagner was named chair of the Maple Ridge task force. • More at www.mrtimes.com
Flames scorch pair of Katzie homes No one was hurt in a fire on the First Nations reserve that damaged two homes.
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Statistics on fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths have prompted police and health authorities to issue a public warning — particularly to recreational pot users. Maple Ridge, Langley, Surrey, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Prince George, and Fort St. John were all named as predominant communities in which drug overdoses have occurred. • More at www.mrtimes.com
Pitt Meadows firefighters battled a blaze on a local First Nations’ reserve Wednesday afternoon. The fire started sometime around 2 p.m., in a house along Walter Florence Road in the Katzie reserve. It was a tense scene as fire-
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fighters scaled the roof a home to assess the damage, while smoke billowed around them. Three fire engines, paramedics, and police all crowded onto a packed Walter Florence Road to control the scene. Two houses suffered extensive damages, although nobody was harmed. Two of three cats were still reported missing. Katzie council member Peter James said the community will now focus on helping the families affected by the blaze. No details were available at press time as to what started the fire.
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Two of the firefighters on scene of a house fire on the Katzie reserve on Wednesday battled the blaze from the roof of the home.
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SmartCentres still setting sights on Pitt A plan to help cover road construction costs was part of a presentation made to City council by the land developer. by Eric Zimmer ezimmer@mrtimes.com
In an effort to bring the new Pitt Meadows City council up to speed and express a continued interest in developing the North Lougheed area, SmartCentres made a presentation to council last week, regarding the history, present-day situation, and future plans for 65 acres the company owns. David Major, a land development manager
with SmartCentres outlined key decisions he said the City made during the past 10 years that influenced SmartCentres’ decision to purchase the land and pursue development possibilities. As part of the development of the lands, Major said that an interim connector road consisting of a two-lane roadway from Harris Road to Abernethy Way can be provided by SmarCentres at no cost to the City or taxpayer. “We propose to develop 43 acres of land for a high-quality shopping centre, and we envision that an additional 19 acres of our land will accommodate employment-generating uses, such as a business park and or light industrial uses,” Major said.
“Rather than an all-or-nothing approach, we envision a phased approach... an interim north Lougheed Connector could be constructed at no cost to the taxpayer or City, and tax revenues could be generated through incremental development.” However, Major said the cost to build such a road is currently unknown and would need to be determined by professional consultants. He noted there has been no detailed traffic study conducted in the area since 2005/2006. At this point, the transportation ministry has made no decision regarding transportation development in the area, Major added. •More at www.mrtimes.com, search “SmartCentres”
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Before ALS robbed Michael Sands of his ability to speak, he asked his family to drill a well in Africa in his name. George Klassen, president of Project Wellness, did just that for his son-in-law on his most recent trip to provide clean water to villages in the country of Malawi. The well bearing Sands’ name is in the village of Tiyese in the Ntcheu district of the country. “Tiyese and Humba were the last two villages [we drilled wells for],” noted Klassen. “That would make 27 and 28 [total wells].” Klassen’s next trip will be in June with plans to drill three more wells, and sights are set on another trip in October or November. A consistent donor from Port Moody always funds a well on
A well drilled in the village of Tiyese in Africa was done so in Michael Sands’ name. Sands died from ALS. George Klassen (inset) of Project Wellness has drilled 28 wells (and counting) in the Ntcheu district of Malawi in Africa. each of Klassen’s trips and has seven now to his credit. He will fund one of the three in June. A couple from Ronda Payne/TIMES Manitoba will also join Klassen on his next trip to witness the drilling of the well they’ve funded. “This time I go in June and the president [of Malawi] wants to meet with me,” Klassen noted. “This is the year I drill. Last year I built a school. I always drill a well
first.” The wells provide fresh drinking and irrigation water to the villages in the land-locked country. Klassen knows access to fresh water is essential for the people of the region, so he helps a village by providing a well, food, and seeds. In time, he expects them to become self-sustaining by growing enough food to feed their own village and sell to others. “I am there for the widows and the orphans,” he said. “I tell them
‘you will not be orphans, I will watch over you’.” The work Klassen does through Project Wellness (a division of Amazon Evangelism Society) is noted by those around him for having a hands-on and just-get-toit style. “We have no church standing behind us, but we have a lot of church people,” Klassen said of the organization he spearheads. The awareness of his work has gone to Parliament with local MP Randy Kamp mentioning Klassen’s work in the House of Commons. “I have people’s money from here and I make sure it goes to where they’ve designated it,” he said. “I drill [a well] for $5,000 in American currency. We have to give an account of how the money is spent each year.” He also has five individuals on his board of directors who help make things happen. This has been important in the past few years when Klassen’s daughter Nadine Sands (who serves as the organization’s vice-president) took time to be with her husband Michael in the last years of his life. She has written a book about ALS which is set to be released on April 2. “Lot’s of people are enquiring about her book,” Klassen said, noting that locally, Save-On-Foods will carry it and host a book signing. “It’s exciting times.” For more about Project Wellness, visit www.projectwellness.ca.
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On Wednesday, Faydra Nichols, the assistant manager at the Maple Ridge SPCA, snuggled up to Willow, a female Siberian husky that is continuing to recover from nearstarvation.
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Eileen Drever said [Starved dog expected Nichols initially fed Willow a half cup to survive, Feb. 5, TIMES]. of food every hour, to ensure that the “In my 34 years with the BC SPCA, I dog’s weight gain was slow yet steady. have seen a dog with a body condition “It was pretty touch and go in the sense score of ‘one’ but it had not been alive, of her coming into a home, so I had to so this is amazing that she actually sursleep out in the living room with her to vived,” Drever said. make her feel comfortable,” Nichols said. The dog was brought to the Maple “So there were a couple of Ridge SPCA by a person sleepless nights, but it’s all who found her wandering “It was pretty touch been worth it.” near 256th Street and 128th Willow is now sleepAvenue. and go in the sense ing in her crate at night, On Feb. 4, the BC SPCA’s of her coming into which Nichols said, Cruelty Investigations a home, so I had “makes her feel way more Department announced that comfortable.” Willow’s owner had been to sleep out in the Willow has some very identified. living room with “breed specific” behav“We received a call from her to make her feel iours, which is why somea neighbour who recognized one with experience with comfortable. So there the dog after seeing her in Siberian huskies would the media,” said Marcie were a couple of be best suited as a forMoriarty, chief prevention ever owner, according to sleepless nights, but and enforcement officer for Nichols. BC SPCA. “Information it’s all been worth it.” the Once Willow is finished from this individual led Faydra Nichols with her next dosage of to the identification of the medication and is spayed, dog’s owner, a Coquitlam she’ll likely be ready for resident and university stuadoption. dent in his 20s. After interviewing him And a long line of potential owners we believe there is sufficient evidence to have stepped up to bring the dog home. move forward with animal cruelty char“We have a lot of applications,” Nichols ges under both the Prevention of Cruelty said. to Animals Act and the Criminal Code of When she was brought in, Willow was Canada.” assessed a score of ‘one’ on the canine On Wednesday, Lorie Chortyk of the BC body conditioning scale of one to nine, SPCA said the SPCA has not heard back meaning she was severely malnourished, from Crown Counsel yet about any charBC SPCA senior animal protection officer ges being laid on the former owner.
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Support safer celebrations We are approaching that time of year when many young people’s thoughts are turning towards graduation, and their entry into the “real world” after high school. Plans are underway for continuing education into universities, technical schools, and trade schools. Some will choose apprenticeships or entry-level jobs with prospects for career enhancement. Some will float for a bit. They may not have a clear idea yet of what they want to do with the rest of their lives, and in an increasingly rapidly changing world, it’s not hard to sympathize with their indecision. Many of these young people will opt for a transition period, with perhaps some travel or other form of intermission – a few decades ago, it was commonly referred to as “going off to find yourself.” Whatever plans may or may not be formulating in those young minds as they approach the milestone, between then and now, most of them will celebrate. Not many years ago, that celebration was almost certain to include consumption of alcohol – immodest quantities of alcohol, in fact – as if that were some sort of proof of coming of age. Grad parties – “grad drunks,” they were often called – were held in a back corner of a woodsy park, or in an abandoned gravel pit, or at a lakeside retreat, or in any secluded location with limited accessibility… because the organizers and participants all knew that the gatherings were illegal, irresponsible, and downright dangerous. Grad drunks are still organized, some with complicity of parents of kids involved… and they’re still illegal, irresponsible, and dangerous. But in recent decades, such illicit gatherings are being replaced with “dry grads.” It’s a way for young men and women to “bust out” at the end of their secondary school years without endangering their own or others’ lives. Support local schools’ dry grads. – B.G.
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Saying goodbye way too soon
Five months ago today, Miranda “If it wasn’t for my friends and Phillips’s life was shattered. family in my life, I don’t know She faced a tragedy that no parwhere I’d be right now,” Miranda ent should ever have to deal with said. – the loss of a child. “I haven’t yet accepted it,” Mom Looking out her late daughter’s added. “I don’t know how to bedroom window, every day accept it. I don’t know how to say Miranda sees the spot where goodbye.” her baby – 16-year-old Tiffany In this time of grief, it would be Williams – was struck and killed easy to simply hibernate, shut out in a freak accident with a train. the rest of the world, and wallow. by Roxanne Hooper On Oct. 5, 2014, the Grade 10Miranda acknowledges that 11 student at Samuel Robertson sometimes that’s all she wants to Technical Secondary was walking home. Tiffany do. But it’s the needs of her other two children, was only five minutes from her Hammond resicombined with the kindness of friends new and dence, strolling along the outside of the train old, that inspire her to keep going. tracks – earbuds in, listening to music, and texIt’s not even the grandiose gestures from others, ting – when she was clipped by a passing train but simple efforts which mean the most: texts and killed instantly. from Tiffany’s friends, unexpected visits from Miranda spoke to me of her emotional journey friends, a kind note at the memorial, a casserole since her daughter’s death, admitting it’s been dropped on their doorstep, or the coaxing of fam“touch and go. Some days are better than others.” ily members to get out of the house. “Is it getting easier? No,” Miranda shared, not“It all helps… it’s the little things that mean so ing her gratitude for the counselling offered to much,” Miranda said. “To everyone… I just want herself and Tiffany’s brother and sister. to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Every other day, Miranda strives to make While expressing her gratitude to the communpeace with this tragedy. She drives or walks by a ity, Miranda said, she’s also felt the compulsion makeshift memorial in Tiffany’s honour that was to connect with the conductor of the train that erected on a Hammond Road fence, near where hit Tiffany. She quickly clarifies that she’s trying her daughter was killed. to reach out – not out of malice, anger, or spite “It just sort of gives me peace of mind,” Mom – but out of compassion and sympathy. said of her regular visits to the roadside tribute. “He had to witness it,” Miranda said. “I know She noted that she tries to keep the memorial the pain and hurt and guilt I’m going through clean and presentable, in hopes that the “powers and my heart goes out to him and his family for that be” will allow it to remain. It boasts pictures, what he’s going through.” stuffed animals, poems, tealight candles, real and Sadly, Miranda is not the first local parent dealfake flowers, and sympathy cards delivered with ing with the tragic loss of their child in a freak love from friends, family, and complete strangers. accident – nor will she be the last. Phillips can’t believe how many people have But the reason I bring it to your attention is stepped up and offered support – and not just in her desire to express her profound thanks to the the way of tokens at the roadside memorial. people of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Of course, some who are reaching out to Like the Servio family, who lost two-year-old Miranda and her kids are family members. Some Riddick when he was run down in crosswalk in are long-standing friends. Some are Tiffany’s November 2013, Miranda’s life has been changed. high school friends. Some are old acquaintances But, much to her surprise, it’s not all for the who’ve reconnected with Miranda since the trabad. Out of this terrible tragedy, some positive gedy. And others are “new friends” whom she’s has prevailed – namely the immense compassion come to know through this ordeal. and kindness shown her in this time of need.
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Dear Editor, I mistakenly contacted MLA Marc Dalton several times (before he correctly informed me I was outside the bounds of his riding) regarding my concerns over his government’s “smart” meter program. Mr. Dalton was not well informed on the subject,
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sonal privacy, and adverse long-term health effects. The technology, which envelops entire cities in microwave radiation to send information wirelessly, cannot be proven safe. Citizens were not consulted, and are obstructed at every level when attempting to investigate. None of this is of any concern to our MLAs, who dutifully keep their eyes straight ahead and never stray from talking points. With our institutions increasingly hijacked by corporations, and democracy vanishing like the Arctic ice, we desperately need public servants of integrity willing to step out of line and ask hard questions. I would like to thank Mr. Dalton for his service, and in the best interests of Canada, wish him a long and happy retirement right here in Maple Ridge. Ron McNutt, Maple Ridge
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Dear Editor, I have said thanks but no thanks to $2,300 in developer donations in what was one of the most expensive municipal elections in Maple Ridge history. I appreciate the offering as a show of support, but there’s trust to be rebuilt and I don’t want the public to question whether or not my decisions are made independently. Prior to my election and for the duration of the last term, I’ve heard the major-
ity of Maple Ridge residents say that a lack of services paired with a constant tax increase has caused them to lose trust in their council, their city hall, and their development community. It’s up to council to set guidelines for developers. Selling property in well serviced areas with room for children to attend nearby schools is good for residents and makes it easier for developers to sell properties, but it’s council’s job to guide development and
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clearly set expectations. I didn’t receive any donations from developers in the 2011 election, in which I was elected on a campaign for lower property taxes, responsible development, and increased services. I was one of only two incumbents re-elected in 2014 with the election of a new mayor and four new councilors. I spent much of my previous term having to fight to improve dialogue between the development community, the school board, council, and City staff, and I am happy to be working with a new council that shares my vision. I put forward a motion last term to create a table where the parties would come together to discuss responsible development, but there wasn’t an appetite to do anything differently. I’m happy to be working with a council that supports these conversations, and a mayor who has already added the creation of a Responsible Development Charter to our work plan. It’s up to council to represent our citizens and create the framework within which our developers will be viewed by the public as an asset to our community. Corisa Bell, Maple Ridge councillor [Editor: The letter Bell included with her returned donations to developers is appended to this letter online at www.mrtimes. com, click on Opinion/ Letters.] 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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Comedy
Butt makes his stand at The ACT Beloved Canadian funnyman Brent Butt is bringing his conversation-style solo act to Maple Ridge next week.
It definitely feels like spring has sprung a little early this year! These warm sunny days have me swooning for spring fashion, activities and even the dreaded
by Ronda Payne
Maple Ridge will welcome comedian Brent Butt to The ACT on Friday, March 13.
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Ask Brent Butt about what he does for a living and he will tell you he’s living his dream. Since he was 12 years old, all he ever wanted to do was standup comedy, TV shows, and movies. Maple Ridge gets to see Butt’s love of standup at The ACT next Friday, March 13. Perhaps best known for coming into living rooms on the small screen in the Emmy-nominated Corner Gas, Butt has been doing standup since 1988 and sees his “routine” as a discussion. “I don’t really do many ‘jokes’,” he told The TIMES. “It’s more of a discussion that’s (hopefully) funny.” He’s the winner of four Canadian Comedy Awards for best male stand-up, best male TV performance (twice), and best writing of a TV series – the latter being for Corner Gas, his own creation. He is also the recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to community and country. The difference between working on TV and performing live is vast, in Butt’s opinion. “Standup is a solo effort, so it’s very different [from TV],” he said. “More loose, less structured.” Despite those differences, fans of Corner Gas will find a similarity in the humour from that TV show to Butt’s visit to The ACT on March 13. It’s an easy commute for Butt to
spring clean. This past week I noticed more people walking throughout our downtown core, which is beautiful to see. Here are a few ways to put a little spring in your step! After months of living in dark grey colours it is time to freshen up that wardrobe! Talk to Margo at Crystal Blu Fashion in ValleyFair Mall, she has an array of new Spring & Summer outfits in stock. Or why not swing by T’s on 224th to add a pop of colour to your existing wardrobe; owner Cindy just received heaps of new spring scarfs in stock most of which are only $12.95 each. For the wee ones, make sure to pop into Monkey Business. Don’t miss their amazing brands of clothing and footwear, which will keep your children looking stylish into spring.
come to Maple Ridge as a resident of Vancouver, and he noted he tours any time he’s not in production on a TV show or movie. “Gotta work, work, work,” he said. “Plus, I love the work.” His love of doing live performance comes from the ever changing nature of it and the instant feedback. “It’s truly different every night, because every cluster of individuals creates a brand new creature, and you have no idea what it wants, or what it likes, or what it hates,” he said. “The fun is trying to figure that out.” Tickets to see Brent Butt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday are $46 from The ACT, at 11944 Haney Place, by phone at 604-476-2787, or online at www.theactmapleridge.org.
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Time to get active and enjoy this sunshine, with a new bike from Maple ridge Cycle. Check out their really great Envy scooters for the kids. Perfect time to tune up your bike as well; Maple ridge Cycle on Fraser Street, just around the corner from Bill’s Skate Shop. They always say your summer body is built in the winter! Visit Liliana and the gang at Latin Flavours Fitness to help get you “bikini ready” before it’s too late. When the dark skies start to lighten, so does the urge to highlight your
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downtown Vancouver; her highlights are sure to brighten your day.
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• Click on the live link in the story about Brent Butt at www.mrtimes.com, and tell us why you want to attend this show. You will be entered into the draw. Preference will be given to Maple Ridge residents. Postings must be received prior to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, and the winner will be notified by email. No staff or family of The TIMES or Glacier Media are eligible. This giveaway is restricted to online participants, 19 years or older only. Must include name and phone number.
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on Dewdney Trunk Road is the girl to see. With training from Suki’s Ready for an exciting new nail colour, swing by Cloud nine to check out a line of polish they’ve started carrying. It feels like a gel, is shiny like shellac, but doesn’t require a lamp to set, or soaking to remove. I am a big fan of Grapely Admired and all of the other fun spring colours they are using for manicures and pedicures. Brighten your home or office space with a small spring arrangement from Maple ridge Florist. I like to keep one on my desk at work for the aroma and I promise it will lift your spirits. The best part is you don’t always need a big bouquet to make a huge impact; a bunch of bright tulips are only $2.99! The hands down BEST place to find that perfect vintage piece of furniture is the ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store. Paige and her
Top Pitt citizens sought The City has some top citizens worthy of recognition, and the foundation wants to hear about them. “Do you know someone in Pitt Meadows who has made a difference or makes an impact on the community?” queried
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Michael Hayes, president of the Pitt Meadows Community Foundation. Nomination deadline is April 30, via email to info@pmcfoundation.com. The citizen of the year will be crowned at Pitt Meadows Day.
into downtown Maple Ridge specifically to visit this hidden gem. Have you been bitten by the shabby-chic bug? If so you need to head over to Welcome Home located inside Haney Home Hardware. With their help you can DIY a beautiful bright home accent using fun colours of Cece Caldwell chalk paint. Hope you’ll try some of our suggestions; let us know about your experiences on Facebook, or email inquiries@downtownmapleridge.ca with your favourites. Why not ‘like’ us on Facebook at shopmapleridge and stay in touch with all that’s happening in your downtown!
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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times
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Maple Ridge Library in the Alouette Room, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., to discuss cycling issues in the community.
Admission on first-come, first-serve basis.
• Alouette Field Naturalists meet at Maple Ridge Senior Centre. Info: Alison at 604463-3902.
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March 5: AGM
• Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society annual general meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the Alouette Room of Maple Ridge Library. Everyone is welcome.
March 6: Prayer day
• The annual World Day of Prayer will be jointly hosted by Pitt Meadows United Church, and St. Columba Anglican Church at their church, located on the corner of Harris and Ford Road in Pitt Meadows at 1 p.m.
March 8: Naturalists
• Alouette Field Naturalists meet at Campbell Valley Park. Info: Michael at 604467-9863.
March 8: Jam session
• Army and Navy Air Force Unit 379, located at 22329 North Ave., holds a rock and blues jam session, hosted by Rocking Randall, from 2 to 6 p.m. Info: ANAVets379.com.
March 9: Magician
• Award-winning magician Matthew Johnson performs at the Pitt Meadows Library from 2 to 2:45 p.m.
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March 12: Information
• 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.
March 10: Meeting
• Municipal Pension Retirees Association holds a meeting at the Maple Ridge Library at 10:30 a.m. For info, call Fern at: 604-463-8669.
March 11: Support
• Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parkinson’s Support Group holds a meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ridge Meadows Senior Centre. This meeting is open to all persons with Parkinson’s, their caregivers, families, and friends. Info: Peta at 604 -463-1332, or rpcoco@ telus.net, or contact Edith, at 604-463-6018 elliotte12@ telus.net.
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March 12: Naturalists
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March 14: Theatre
• Xtreme Theatre presents My Son Pinocchio Jr. at The ACT. Showtime: 7 p.m., and admission is $14. The familyfriendly show is performed by local home- schooled students, ages five to 14. Info: www.xtremetheatre.ca.
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Play honours a fallen rancher A gaggle of thespians will host a series of shows later this month to benefit the family of Daniel Rempel, a man who lost his battle with cancer. by Cole Wagner
Age: 22 Wanted in connection with File #2014-15890 Wanted for assault causing bodily harm.
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Ever since they founded the group in 2012, the members of Xtreme Alumni have tried to bridge the worlds of theatre and charity. Each year, the group puts on a series of shows to raise money for a new cause. When ideas for this year’s beneficiary started flowing, “We just want to they hit on a local in need: Daniel Rempel, who worked do a good job for at Timberline Ranch, had Daniel’s family.” been diagnosed with cancer Jodi Campbell in 2014. Many of the members of Xtreme Alumni shared a connection with Timberline, and therefore Daniel too, said Jodi Campbell, the administrator for Xtreme Alumni. But while rehearsals were well underway in preparation for their shows at the end of March, tragedy struck. Rempel lost his battle with cancer, and passed away on Feb. 18. With heavy hearts, the 22 members of Xtreme Alumni went back to rehearsal, even more committed to raising money for the Rempel family, Campbell explained. “We just want to do a good job for Daniel’s family,” Three shows, a musical medley, are set for the end of March at the Christian Life Assembly on 232nd Street in Maple Ridge. Proceeds from ticket sales and proceeds from a bakesale at intermission will go towards the Rempel’s family.
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We’re all up to our eyeballs in horsepower these days. It’s a rising tide that floats all boats, from the gong-show insanity of the Dodge Hellcat twins, to the capability of your average V6 family sedan to out-muscle a mid80s Ferrari. Happily, speed limits have been raised to accommodate all the fresh new ponies prancing under our right foot. Oh wait, no they haven’t. There’s been a 10km/h bump on some rural highways in this province, but for the most part you can sneeze at a gas pedal and be watching your car get flat-decked away by the RCMP five minutes later. But what if fun wasn’t so much about the fast and furious side of things, but about that seat-of-your-pants scoot you get in a lightweight sportscar? What about something that’s quick enough to be fun without being fast enough to be a liability? Well here it is then, the Scion FR-S.
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A joint venture between Subaru and Toyota, the Scion FR-S is basically identical to the Subaru BR-Z; this latter is a bit more expensive and has slightly less aggressive suspension tuning. I’ve always felt the Scion version to be slightly better looking than the Subaru, wearing its distinctly Japanese styling well. The factory-sized 17” alloys look right sized for the car, although there’s a large aftermarket these days to swap them out for something lighter, perhaps shod with grippier rubber. However, as it stands, it’s a balanced shape. Fog lights are a dealer-installed accessory, and you can also order your FR-S with a TRD exhaust for a bit more rasp out the back. However, in factory-spec form, it’s already pretty much got everything it needs.
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which means booster seats fit in the back, or a couple of cramped adult passengers in a (literal) pinch. A rear-facing child seat can be crammed in there, but only if the person riding in the passenger seat is Bilbo Baggins. The general feel of the materials in the FR-S is just as with other members of the Scion range: inexpensive but durable. The seats are great, as is the steering wheel and shifter, and everything else is just, well, there. There’s a little extra padding where you might knock a knee against something during hard cornering, but the overall impression is that the primary focus of this car is driving, not comfort.
important to offer brain-bending levels of grip. Instead, you want predictive handling and perhaps a tendency to slide out a little. Here the FR-S is a relative delight. Early versions of the cars are a hooligan’s plaything, but you can’t go around all day hanging the tail out in front of Jonny Law. The FR-S now turns in with aplomb and then zings through the corner with a light and nimble feel. The wetter the roads, the better, and up in the mountains of the North Shore, the little Scion was much more fun than some hugely capable and powerful allwheel-drive twin-turbo Audi might be. There are a few drawbacks to consider if this is your only car. It’s quite loud as a highway cruiser, and while the suspension isn’t overly stiff by sportscar standards, a lengthy road-trip isn’t something to be embarked upon lightly.
However, it should also be mentioned that the rear seats fold down, making the trunk just large enough to carry four extra tires (to a track day or similar). That gives the FR-S just a little extra usability, which is handy if it’s your only car.
Still, slicing through the fog and rain at the top of Mount Seymour was never so much fun – and it didn’t even involve being a total miscreant. Mission accomplished, little car.
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Under the hood is an odd hybrid of an engine: a Subaru 2.0L flat-four combined with Toyota’s direct-injection system. It makes 200hp at 7,000rpm and 151lb/ft of torque between 6,400 and 6,600rpm. That’s not a lot, and when it comes to the torque output, that’s really not a lot. 200hp seems respectable on the surface next to hot hatches like the Ford Fiesta ST, but you really have to wind out the FR-S’s four-banger to its absolute limit to access that power. However, there is sufficient power here to have a good time as it’s not about the straight-line speed at all, but about what happens when you start pushing the FR-S through a few corners. For 2015, Scion has tamed the FR-S’s pervious tendency to be a bit tail-happy, but it’s all for the better. Rather famously, the FR-S comes wearing a set of lowrolling resistance tires found as the upgrade on the Japanese-market Prius. A Prius? That’s right: it’s not
Apart from the optional premium audio and satellite navigation, the FR-S comes relatively well-equipped as its base model. The touchscreen navigation is nothing to write home about, so you’d be better off just getting a secure attachment for your smartphone. Premium is required and official fuel economy is rated at 10.9L/100kms city and 7.9L/100kms on the highway. Observed fuel economy for mixed driving was right at 10L/100kms, very good for spirited driving.
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Grippy seats; light and nimble feel; surprisingly usable for small space
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Reach The TIMES' sports desk: Phone: 604-463-2281 or email: sports@mrtimes.com
Basketball
On Deck
MRSS alum shares mental health battle A basketball player and UBC graduate who grew up in Maple Ridge is sharing his story about his struggles with mental illness. As a member of the UBC Thunderbirds, Jared Casey was about to take a shot against the Eastern Washington University Eagles at UBC’s War Memorial Gymnasium in September, 2012. Casey, who graduated from Maple Ridge Secondary, is shared his story about his ongoing battle with obsessivecompulsive disorder and depression.
by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com
TIMES fils
Trysta Vandale is part of a team that qualified for an upcoming provincial curling championship
Curlers qualify
The final line-up for the 2015 AMJ Campbell BC Mixed Championship has been confirmed and includes familiar local faces such as Kristin Recksiedler and Trysta Vandale. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
Wrestlers on top A trio of Maple Ridge Secondary Ramblers wrestlers posted top-ten results this past weekend at the BC High School Wrestling championships. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
Hornets advance The Maple Ridge Christian School Hornets senior boys basketball team have advanced to the BC Championships, which take place March 11 to 14, at the Langley Events Centre. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
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n the surface, Jared Casey has the world at his fingertips. The 26-year-old was an excellent student, completing his bachelors of business administration on a full athletic scholarship as well as his masters of business administration on both academic and athletic scholarships. Casey achieved 90-plus per cent GPAs, and managed to secure attractive professional positions immediately after completing both degrees. The 6’11” power forward is also a skilled basketball player. A Maple Ridge Secondary grad, Casey earned a full athletic scholarship to play for the University of San Francisco. But through all his successes, Casey was also fighting an inner battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. The disorder temporarily shortcircuited his NCAA basketball unbiased manner,” Casey said. career. Casey said Canada’s current After playing in what would be medical system is broken and his last ever NCAA game on New “does not even come close to covYear’s Eve 2007, Casey simply ering sufficiently what is necescouldn’t handle the daily anxiety sary to restore and support good anymore. “The negative thoughts ruminat- mental health.” This is why he’s in the process ing in my head were only becomof creating a structure that he said ing more frequent and consum“will someday fill some of this ing,” he recalled. gap in Canada’s current system.” Since then, it has taken Casey n a personal level Casey seven years to build up the has a better handle on strength to publicly admit that he the potential triggers of a battled, and continues to battle, downward spiral. with OCD. “I’ve found through medication e’s sharing his story not and having talked only for counsellors in himself, but “I have finally realized to the past, I learned to help others dealthat OCD doesn’t the skill set to cope ing with mental with [OCD] on a health issues. make me weird or daily and weekly “I have finally give anyone a reason basis,” Casey realized that OCD to behave awkwardly told the TIMES via doesn’t make me phone recently weird or give anytowards me.” from Prince Rupert, one a reason to Jared Casey where he was behave awkwardly playing in an alltowards me,” said native basketball Casey, who grew tournament. “I’m doing way betup in Maple Ridge and currently ter than I’ve done in past. This is lives in the Kitsilano area after not something you necessarily fix completing his masters in busi– it’s an ongoing thing. As I got ness administration at UBC. “I finally feel like I have the strength older, I’ve learned basic things, on top of taking proper treatment, to share my story and I feel like it such as a good sleeping schedcould really help others.” ule, avoiding alcohol, and eating Casey has taken hold of his right.” mental health issues. Looking back, a low point He works for an investment came on New Year’s Day, 2008, firm, and his startup of a not-forwhen Casey ran away from the profit, mental health advocacy University of San Francisco and its organization “will give everyone, basketball program. regardless of their income, someAfter seeing a counselor briefly, one to talk to in a confidential and
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On the Fly by Jeff Weltz
A fly fishing instructor and outdoor writer, Jeff has fished the area since the early 1970s. Contact him at fishingnewsman@gmail.com
Crossing the pond Can’t we all just get along? In his column this week, fishing enthusiast Jeff Weltz discusses the lesser-known rivalry between Britain and the United States in the mid-1800s that rose over a difference of opinion on the best way to get the fish to bite. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
Send your scores and game reports to sports@mrtimes.com
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Casey tried to play at Seattle minute can turn into the biggest University the following year, but and most nerve racking question once again his obsessions got the mark by the next. “Sometimes I really can’t believe best of him. I’ve survived after battling with He lost about 20 pounds over this for so long,” Casey said. two weeks, and he wasn’t sleepe continues to play the ing. That was when Casey first game he loves, and has contemplated using medication. taken part in an AllCasey’s mom, Tish, gave him Canadian game, numerous allthe “best advice” about taking native tournaments, and on a medication to control his OCD. short term professional touring “My mom said, ‘You wouldn’t team in China. be hard on someone with dia“However, basketball is no betes taking medication to manwhere near the most importage blood pressure,’” Casey ant aspect of my story,” Casey said. “Acting like you are lesser remarked. because you are After graduatusing medication is “Even with my ing from Seattle just ridiculous.” University, Casey Yet even today, treatment, I’ve worked for a yearhe’s constantly still noticed the and-a-half before searching for peace obsessions bleeding accepting a athof mind. letic and academic “Even with my into all areas of my scholarship at treatment, I’ve still life from athletics UBC. noticed the obsesto relationships to Casey said that, sions bleeding into by sharing his all areas of my life professions.” story, he can help from athletics to Jared Casey others in B.C. and relationships to across Canada. professions,” Casey He admits he’s said. astonished with how afraid he’s His OCD can be described as been to admit that he battle with perfectionism on steroids. OCD and the energy he’s wasted “Sometimes I just feel like my mind is full of never-ending doubt trying to hide that fact. Casey now realizes that dealing and worry,” he shared. “Am with mental illness does not make I a good person? Did I tell the him weak – quite the opposite. complete truth? Did that event “That realization is why I have yesterday actually happen as I’m finally found the strength to be remembering it, or is it all in my open about my past,” he said. head?” • More at www.mrtimes.com, This damaging self doubt can search “Jared Casey” turn a complete certainty one
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Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 at Swan-e-set Bay Resort and Country Club
Recently returning from Florida, Maple Ridge Paralympic swimmer Nathan Stein is competing today (Thursday, March 5) at the junior provincial championships in Surrey. He heads to Toronto next week.
Swimming
Stein gunning for big return Ridge’s Paralympic gold medalist gears up for an intense summer. by Cole Wagner editorial@mrtimes.com
After a season plagued with injury, Nathan Stein is eager to get back to his winning ways. He’ll get the chance to do that today, as he competes against some of B.C.’s best swimmers at the junior provincial championships, hosted at Surrey Sport and Leisure
Complex. Though Stein is only competing in one event at Thursday’s meet, he’s looking forward to “getting the chance to see if I can put together a solid 50,” he said. Stein just recently returned from Plantation, Fla., where he was taking part in a Rio 2016 podium camp, designed to keep Paralympic medal hopefuls in shape for the Games next summer. Before Florida, Stein was sidelined for four months – the longest stretch of his career – because of con-
To the Trenches! Museum digs into history
All aboard! Restore a part of BC’s rail history
In 1917, nearly 3,600 Canadian soliders died in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. But they did not die in vain. The meticulously planned and executed assault became a model for other battles. On April 11, Port Moody Station Museum is honouring their memory with a special exhibit that recreates life in the trenches of WWI.
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The Northern Summit was Pacific Great Eastern’s premier business car, transporting dignitaries, including WAC Bennett and Princess Margaret, across the province in style. The West Coast Railway Association is restoring the car to its former glory to be part of the Railway Heritage Park in Squamish.
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