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Thursday, March 12, 2015 Up-and-coming country singer Madeline Merlo recently returned from overseas, where she performed for troops stationed in Italy and Kuwait…

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SkyTrain line in Coquitlam within three to five years of a yes vote. TransLink representatives also noted that another train would be added to the West Coast Express commuter service, while overall bus service would get a bump, especially by Cole Wagner in areas like Thornhill and Albion. editorial@mrtimes.com However, the majority of the As ballots are prepared to be upgrades included in the $7.5-bilmailed out to Metro Vancouver resilion plan are slated for other munidents, ahead of the March 16 start cipalities, including a new light rail date for the transit referendum, camSkyTrain and subway in Surrey and paigns for both the “yes” and the Vancouver – respectively. “no” side are heating up. To finance the plan, costs would And in the middle of the clash, Pitt be partly recouped through a 0.5Meadows Mayor and “yes” supporter per-cent increase to the provincial John Becker finds himself opposite sales tax in Metro Vancouver comhis Maple Ridge counterpart, Nicole munities. Read. For Becker, the plan is Both mayors spent “the best deal our previous Wednesday at events cenmayor could broker for the tered around the transit City of Pitt Meadows.” debate – Becker at a Haney He added that the region Rotary Club dinner in Maple needs to take action to comRidge, while Read debated bat congestion, sooner rather Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg than later. Moore on CBC radio. “People are upset with John Becker But while Becker’s stance TransLink – I get that, I symPitt Meadows mayor falls in line with the rest of pathize with that,” he said. the Metro Vancouver may“But at the end of the day, ors who form the Mayors’ this isn’t a referendum on Council, Read is one of the TransLink, its a referendum few dissenting voices on on congestion.” the council – a fact which Becker spoke about the only added to the stakes benefits of a “yes” vote Wednesday. in the transit referendum She faced off against Wednesday night at a Nicole Read Moore in an auditorium at Rotary dinner hosted at Maple Ridge mayor SFU’s Surrey campus, where Meadow Gardens Golf CBC radio was broadcasting Course in Pitt Meadows. their debate. The mail-out plebiscite will ask Read, who has been critical of the voters whether they approve of a long-term transit plan since being regional tax increase of 0.5 per cent elected last fall, had strong words to help pay for transit improvements for TransLink representatives who over the next 10 years. visited Maple Ridge City hall last Only Metro Vancouver residents month. are eligible to vote, meaning Mission She told the TransLink execuresidents served by the West Coast tives at the time that the people of Express won’t have a say in the plebMaple Ridge would have a hard time iscite. accepting a tax hike without signifiYet a large print advertisement ran cant guarantees of increased transit in The TIMES last month, urging a service. “yes” vote from Mission residents. The transit plan, developed by Maple Ridge’s Linda Meyer subthe Mayors’ Council, includes the mitted a complaint to Elections BC promise of a B-Line bus for Maple regarding the ad. Ridge and Pitt Meadows, funnelling The ad was paid for by the Mayors’ passengers directly to the Evergreen Council.

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Quarry fight is ‘far from over’ cess and our Official Community Plan, and the Katzie First Nation, who hold the Sheridan Hill area in very high significance.” Now the province has weighed in, specifically regarding the idea work would start in April. On Wednesday, Maple RidgePitt Meadows MLA Doug Bing told the TIMES the April 1 deadline was a misunderstanding. “Timelines aren’t that short,” he said. “What had to happen was the City had to respond by March 13, which they have, but there was no April 1 start date.” The company has to go

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Cops watch for texting March is distracted driving awareness month for the local RCMP. Ridge Meadows Mounties will kick off their awareness campaign with extra eyes on the road on Thursday outside Pitt Meadows City hall. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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Pitt Meadows City council has filed a formal objection to the proposed Sheridan Hill rock quarry, and no work is scheduled for next month. “Three constituencies are vehemently opposed to this project,” said Pitt Meadows Mayor John Becker. “The residents – and overall larger community, City hall, in terms of due pro-

through a hearing, and they have to “go through the process like everybody else,” Bing added. Bing has passed along the concerns of residents to the minister of energy and mines Bill Bennett, and said he scheduled a half-hour meeting with Bennett today, (Thursday, March 12.) “I’m on this,” he said. “I’m a resident as well as MLA and this concerns me as much as any other citizen of Pitt Meadows.” In the meantime, Pitt resident Aaron Heath commented that “the fight is far from over.”

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A few dozen quarry protesters gathered in front of MLA Doug Bing’s office Tuesday.

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Country musician Madeline Merlo was Rescuers find boaters changed by a trip to sing for the armed forces in Italy and the Persian Gulf. Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue Rescuers responded to two calls this week.

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Just days before her 21st birthday, upand-coming Maple Ridge country singer Madeline Merlo was overseas saying thanks to Canadian soldiers through song. Merlo was one of 25 Canadians hand picked to take a seven-day trip where she was allowed to perform for members of the Canadian military who are serving in Italy and the Persian Gulf. “I have family in the American air force and it had always been something I’d wanted to do,” Merlo told The TIMES. “I had mentioned it to my [record] label, and somehow the stars aligned and I got the call that the offer was there if I wanted to go.” In a camouflaged tent halfway around the world, Maple Ridge singer Madeline Merlo entertained troupes She happily joined a team that included recently in Sicily and Kuwait. Merlo performed some of her own songs and a few cover tunes. “It was all More a comedian, fellow musician Tim Hicks, about lifting there spirits and shaking up there daily routine! It was always positive and such a blast, and I Photos Arlene Dickinson from Dragons’ Den, always sang some Johnny Cash!” she said. Online Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes the honour of staring bravery in Merlo has since taken it upon herfootball players, and retired NHLer Dave the face for seven days and it truly changed self to share her story whenever pos“Tiger” Williams. The trip featured a stop in my life. I think about them all the time,” she sible, and wishes to bring awareness to Sicily, to visit the Fredericton Navy ship, and shared. these “extraordinary individuals. Nothing they then flew to Kuwait. “I would do it again in a heartbeat. In fact, means more to them then to know that the “The entire experience was really incredCanadian people are behind them,” she said. ible. I was able to travel to places I had never I have my fingers crossed that another trip will arise soon.” While Merlo is getting ready for a summer been before, had the opportunity to thank Merlo wishes every Canadian had the full of shows and festivals across the country, the people who protect me everyday – and it opportunity to do something like that. she admitted she’s awestruck by this recent, was all because of music. All because I write “It opened my eyes to the reality of what life-altering trip. songs and sing them,” she said. our forces go through every day. Working “That was a huge moment for me,” Merlo Despite suffering from some “epic” jet lag, seven days a week, 18 hours a day, being added, grateful that music has already taken Merlo said the trip was “well worth it,” the away from there families for months at a her on “such an incredible journey” and highlight being a chance to meet so many time, and literally putting their lives on the optimistic about what’s ahead. She hopes, for members of Canadian Armed Forces. instance, to relocate to Nashville soon to pur“They were all so intelligent, articulate, and line for the safety of our beautiful country,” sue her career on a bigger scale. passionate about what they were doing. I had she said. www.mrtimes.com

teams kept busy this past weekend, assisting their counterparts in Coquitlam and Surrey. Closest to home, rescuers responded to a call for help near Pitt Lake, and located a pair of ill-prepared canoeists suffering from hypothermia. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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people go down there and just dump all sorts of things.” Stark asked if it would be in order to make a motion to have staff bring back a report to council regarding the situation. “We need to frame that up with a by Eric Zimmer few more specifics,” said Pitt Meadows ezimmer@mrtimes.com Mayor John Becker. “We’re all appalled by this... so if we could request of staff to The question of how much control the City has over garbage dumping on private find out what authority we currently have in our bylaws to require private property property was brought up at the March 4 owners to clean up their property.” Pitt Meadows City council meeting. If no such authority exists, “can we find Councillor Mike Stark brought forth a bylaw that will give us that authority?” communication from Jack Emberly, he asked. “What is the jurisdiction of regarding garbage dumping on the the City, vis-a-vis the waterways? What Katzie Slough – specifically at the end of are the penalty options for the City to McTavish Road. impose, and if we “Is this property are powerless, who within the purview then is responof the City?” Stark sible?” asked. “It seems like On Friday, Stark “The pictures people go down told the TIMES the appear to be all on private property,” there and just dump matter had been given to staff to responded Kate all sorts of things.” investigate. Zanon, director Mike Stark The issue of of operations and illegal dumping development serviisn’t new to the ces for the City. City though. “Is it normal to “Many of you have debris like that going down into the remember the situation we wrestled with Katzie Slough?” Stark inquired further. for some years with the submerged barge “That’s a difficult question to answer,” on Alouette Lake because of jurisdictions responded Zanon. and unwillingness of any of the authourLarge portions of the of the City’s ities to do a thing about it,” Becker said sloughs and ditches front onto private on Tuesday. property, which means staff doesn’t have The situation touched a nerve with a way to routinely view and see the statthe mayor, who said the City talks about us of them. tax freezes, property tax reductions and “We are heavily reliant on the public so on, but “that doesn’t mean a thing if letting us know if there is a concern, and we’re leaving the grandchildren of our then we can request permission to enter grandchildren a bunch of crap in the the property and investigate,” Zanon environment.” explained. Becker would like the property owner Staff has been working to get in touch to “come and have a chat with us.” with the property owner and discuss It may be the owner has issues with potential solutions, Zanon said, and public access to their private land, and despite “quite a few challenges getting in it’s not their garbage that’s appearing in touch with the property owner,” contact local waterways, he speculated. “Maybe has been made. we can assist them with things like – I Stark noted he visited the site himself, hate to say it – surveillance cameras or and it was “quite devastating to see the controlled access, I don’t know.” garbage and mattresses that are dumped What Becker does know, however, is at the end of McTavish,” he said. that “this is not acceptable to me or my “I know there’s a gate, and that’s colleagues. We just can’t have this.” always been open, and it seems like

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James Buddy Rogers and Mike Wedge were captured performing at Kingfisher recently.

HELP BUST CRIME… Ridge Meadows RCMP is looking for the following people. If you see any of them, do not attempt to apprehend them. Please contact the RCMP immediately by calling 604-4636251 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The warrants attached to these individuals were still outstanding as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. Remember: all of the listed people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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Politics is a Moneyball game Stay with me here, because This guy’s injured. That guy’s we’re going to talk about how old, past his prime. This one’s you can understand Canadian overweight, that one throws politics through repeated viewweird. ings of a Brad Pitt movie. To all these complaints, there On Saturday, New Brunswick is just one answer. “He gets on Converative MP John Williamson base.” answered a question about the So that’s how you have to Temporary Foreign Workers understand modern politics. Program by saying, “It makes Being a good legislator is a difno sense to pay ‘whities’ to stay ficult skill. It requires knowledge, home while we bring in brown experience, personal diplomacy, by Matthew Claxton people to work in these jobs.” the ability to work with others, Whether you think this was and most importantly, wisdom. more racist than stupid or more stupid than Getting elected is a difficult skill. It requires racist, let’s consider that Williamson is a fairly determination, some level of charisma, and a important Conservative figure – a former nationcertain ruthlessness. al director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation It doesn’t matter how good a legislator you are, and a former head of communications for the though, if you can’t get elected. And it matters Prime Minister’s office. very little how good you are if your party can’t This is seemingly terrible politics. win. Unless it isn’t. Because it might not matter at So does it matter if John Williamson said all for the success or failure of his party, and something really stupid? Not necessarily. Is he in that’s why we’re going to be talking about Brad a swing riding? Does he represent a large populaPitt movies. tion of new Canadians? Is he already vulnerable I wasn’t that interested in Moneyball when it for some other reason? first came out, because I do not care one iota If yes, then he could be in trouble, because about baseball. But then I heard that it was this might impact his ability to get elected again. largely about statistics and economics, and I was The party would look askance at him. intrigued. (Make your nerd jokes now, it’s only If no… if his constituents are fine with this going to get worse from here on in.) or if they accept his apology, then Willaimson’s The film is based on a book by Michael Lewis, superiors are unlikely to do anything. and had the subtitle The Art of Winning an The ranks of every party are packed with Unfair Game. Both in the movie and in the book, members who have said racist, sexist, homothere’s a mantra that comes up over and over, phobic, or just jaw-droppingly stupid things. repeated in various ways. Not to mention those who have been caught “He gets on base.” out in conflicts of interest, or who have billed That’s all that Billy Beane, the general manager ridiculous government expenses. And all the parof the Oakland A’s, cared about. He started pick- ties have members who are idealistic, dedicated ing up cheap, cheap players (because it was all legislators, who do not shoot off their mouths in he could afford) who were unwanted for a varidiotic ways. iety of reasons. But there’s one question that’s uppermost in In the movie, this is dramatized in a scene in the minds of their party leaders, come election which his scouts keep trying to suggest various time: reasons why they don’t like his picks. “Does he get on base?”

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Whonnock

Pot grow-op concerns discounted

marijuana grow operation application for Dear Editor, the property, and that, because it was fedThe property I live on in Whonnock eral and provincial, the developers had no has been in the same family for about requirement to sign the property as to what 100 years. The people who live here have they were planning (only a sign indicating invested their lives in making this a place construction of an agricultural buildwe all love to come home to. ing when permits are granted), and For the past quarter century, I have Letters that the residents had no recourse to lived with the good and bad of rural to try and stop it because the ALC has living, without fear and for the most the dictated that commercial-size medical part without a key to my front door. marijuana grow ops are an agriculPeople here respect their neighEditor tural land use. bours’ privacy, but are always ready Given that a horse barn built to help if the need arises. without municipal blessing and all manThe lifestyle is not for everyone, but it is ner of permits is considered a threat to the what we want and we wish to preserve it. well-being of our neighbourhood, it seems Because this area is in the Agricultural ludicrous that this project can go forward Land Reserve, subdivisions are not a daily threat, and until recently, neither were large without anyone even knowing what it is. Now residents have had it confirmed that industrial developments. there is to be a 40,000-square-foot greenSix months ago I realized that a develophouse built in the heart of a rural residential ment at the corner of 272nd Street and Bell area, to one of Canada’s largest legal medAvenue was suspiciously more than “soil ical marijuana grow operations, complete remediation” for a tree farm, which is what with 24-hour-a-day light pollution, security the entire area had been told was proposed fences, and concern that undesirables might for the old turkey farm that had been be attracted to such a facility. recently sold. While I have no personal moral stand on There had been many feet of top soil the growing, or using of marijuana, I find removed from the property, and hundreds this whole process to be particularly unof loads of gravel brought in. The developCanadian, and I believe unconstitutional. ers were blasting daily, with only the tradWhen community input is demanded for itional three warning blasts before the winall levels of concerns regarding land uses in dow-rattling whump of the explosives. our communities, it seems just a bit more The “soil preparation” was dangerously than wrong that people whose quality of life close to York/Whonnock Creek, a fish-bearmay be altered irreparably have not been ing stream and from which some of the given an opportunity to voice their opinions neighbours obtain their drinking water. with respect to this massive project. I telephoned municipal hall, and was advised that there was a federal medicinal Patricia Purdy, Whonnock

Maple Ridge

Swimming pool repair waste of money

Dear Editor, Regarding our swimming pool in Maple Ridge needing major repairs at a cost of millions of dollars [Falling pipes force pool closure, Feb. 3, TIMES], it is a waste of money to rebuild the old pool complex located in the wrong location, like the RCMP building and our City hall. I cannot believe this mess was ever approved a number of years back, with no parking to accommodate all involved. The swimming pool should be a new complex attached to Planet Ice community ice rinks, where there is lots of parking, lots of land available. The Planet Ice complex itself is also in need of serious repairs, and now would be

What you’re telling us on Facebook A picturesque piece of land in Pitt •Meadows could soon become the newest

rock quarry, should the province approve a mining proposal for Sheridan Hill. The City council and many residents are opposed, including some who participated in a protest outside MLA Doug Bing’s office on Tuesday morning.

“Thank you everyone for coming out!! Thanks to John Becker, mayor of Pitt Meadows, for addressing this issue, and for Dr. Doug Bing, MLA, for meeting with residents.” – Laura-Beth Nowak “Great job, protesters! As a resident who could not attend, I appreciate your efforts.” – Cheryl Zandbergen “Wish I could have made it… this should not be happening period!” – Ashley Paine “Excellent to see folk rally for their community.” – Lina Azeez

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Transportation

No vote for Mission

Dear Editor, Contrary to a large advertisement published in The TIMES on Feb. 26, Mission residents will not be voting in the transit referendum. Mission is part of the Fraser Valley Regional District, not Metro Vancouver. I contacted Elections BC and confirmed Mission is not on Elections BC’s voting list. I filed a complaint with Elections BC against TransLink and the Mayors’ Council, because they did not practise due diligence. They printed a large, false advertisement which encouraged Mission voters to vote “yes” in Metro Vancouver’s transit referendum. Linda Meyer, Maple Ridge

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Cleaning appreciated

Dear Editor, Thanks to Mike H. of Maple Ridge for recognizing the person who diligently picks the garbage from our streets [Community clean-up efforts inspiring, Feb. 5 Letters, TIMES] not only on the bypass, but I’ve often seen him on Lougheed and up the Tamaracks. D. Weatherhead, 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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Businesses hold treats Down to Business by Eric Zimmer

he Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association is once again holding its spring treasure hunt, on now until March 30. Participants of all ages hunt for hidden eggs in 20 participating local businesses. Find all 20, and you could be entered for a chance to win one of five giant Easter baskets. To get involved, download a passport from www.downtownmapleridge.ca. “We have lots of participants every year,” said Michelle Zazulak of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association.

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What’s On

www.mrtimes.com Post events 10 days in advance by email to:

editorial@mrtimes.com March 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., as they discuss cycling issues in the community.

March 12: Naturalists

• Alouette Field Naturalists meet at Maple Ridge Senior Centre. Info: Alison at 604463-3902.

March 12: Concert

• Children’s entertainer and singer Charlotte Diamond performs at The ACT at 7 p.m. with students from Kanaka Creek Elementary school. Tickets are $13. Call 604-476-2787 to purchase, or visit www.theactmapleridge. org.

March 12: Information

• Ministry of Children and Family Development invites those interested in being foster parents to an information session on March 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at #200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. FDor more information, call the North Fraser Recruitment team at 604-764-8098.

March 13: Jam recording

• Kingfishers Waterfront Bar and Grill hosts a jam and recording session as a benefit for the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation (RMHF). Event begins at 8 p.m. and features a variety of performers. Admission is $25, and the evening includes 50/50 draws, and raffle prizes. Recordings will be used to create a CD for sale in support of RMHF. Info: 604-4630094.

March 14: Pianist

• Pianist Andre Laplante performs for the Maple Ridge Music Society at Westacres, 23575 124 Ave. Tickets: $35 for adults, $15 for students. For info, call 604-467-3162.

March 14: Hospice

• Ridge Meadows Hospice Society holds its second annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Samz Pub in Pitt Meadows, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Call 604-463772 to purchase, or visit the thrift store at 12011 224th St.

March 15: Naturalists

• Alouette Field Naturalists meet at Jerry Sulina Park. Info: Duanne: 604-463-8743.

Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times March 16: Garden club

• Pitt Meadows Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting at 7 p.m., at Pitt meadows Community Hall. Guest speakers Ron and Liddy Kok from Amsterdam Greenhouses. Refreshments served. $2 drop-in fee for non-members.

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March 20: Charity

• Golden Ears Cheesecrafters holds a wine and tapas charity night from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $75. Call 604-4670004 to reserve.

Mar 21: Shredding

• Ridge Meadows Senior Society (RMSS), at 12150 224th St., hosts a community shredding event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Safely dispose of confidential documents and support RMSS at the same time. Minimum $5 donation. Call 604-467-4993, Mon. to Fri. for further information.

March 21: Market

• There will be a spring vendor’s market at Colleen Findlay Place, 11601 Laity St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome and there will be more than 20 tables, featuring a variety of crafts. Admission is by donation, and the event is a fundraiser for the Discovery Church youth and food bank.

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Business

Haney Target halts fixture sales Cole Wagner

Posters were still up on Tuesday, despite the stop on fixture sales at Target.

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A U.S. retailer, in the midst of a Canada-wide exit, slowed part of its liquidation strategy – at least in Haney – Tuesday. “Everything must go” has been Target’s motto ever since the massive bigbox chain decided to pack up and ship out of Canada late last year. But – at least for the time being – that motto might come with a big asterisk. CBC reported Tuesday that Target has halted the sales of store fixtures, which have been advertised as being for sale since it was announced that

Target was liquidating its Canadian assets. Despite those reports, on Tuesday afternoon Target’s Maple Ridge location was still plastered with posters which read: “Fixtures, furniture, and equipment FOR SALE!” A store representative confirmed that Target had

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Sports On Deck

Golf, anyone? The Maple Ridge Ladies Golf Club, which plays out of Maple Ridge Golf Course, is looking for members. Contact Nelie Johnson at dr.nelie.johnson@gmail.com. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Recreation

Reach The TIMES' sports desk: Phone: 604-463-2281 or email: sports@mrtimes.com

Amateur boxing

‘Sweet science’ thriving in Ridge

The Maple Ridge Boxing Club is experiencing a significant growth spurt.

Maple Ridge Hometown Hero Rick Funk (right, grey shirt), who amassed an impressive 75-8 record, is one of the coaches with the Maple Ridge Boxing Club. Inset below – Carol Skanks, widow of John Skanks, who started managing the Maple Ridge Boxing Club in 1981, navigated through the boxers as they trained.

by Troy Landreville tlandreville@mrtimes.com

Fiona Still was one of a number of performers Friday in a fundraiser for Canuck Place children’s hospice. Cole Wagner TIMES

Tribute to skater Kieran McGhie passed away last December after a two year battle with cancer. She was 18 years old. On Friday, friends and family of McGhie were joined by her former teammates and coaches from the Maple Ridge Skating Club, which turned its annual season-ending performance gala into a fundraiser for Canuck Place children’s hospice, in memory of Kieran. The event raised over $1,400. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

On the Fly

The Who’s bombastic rock anthem Baba O’Riley roared from speakers inside the Maple Ridge Boxing Club’s gym as boxers were put through their paces. The frenetic pace of their workout – skipping rope furiously, burpees, shadow boxing, push-ups, a quick jog around Memorial Peace Park – repeated over, and over, and over again, was enough to take a bystander’s breath away. The gym in the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre building is where boxers, recreational and competitive, learn the ropes. Helping to conduct the workouts is Rick Funk, a decorated amateur and Maple Ridge Hometown Hero who has returned to his roots to become part of the club’s coaching staff. Funk’s boxing resume is impressive to say the least. Before hanging up his gloves in 1989, Funk racked up a 75-8 amateur record, won the U19 provincial championships and earned a silver in the national championships in 1988, received the Jimmy Symes award for top boxer in B.C., and competed for Team Canada in the U19 “A” team in San Juan, Puerto Rico, losing in a close decision to the world champion. Joining Funk are fellow coaches Jason Burke, Bill Drewitt, and Brad Scott. Under the B.C. Amateur Boxing umbrella, the club has five com-

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petitive boxers who Scott said are showing a lot of improvement and good potential. The goal, Scott said, is to continue a tradition of excellence established by longtime coach John Skanks, who started managing the Maple Ridge Boxing Club in 1981. After battling health problems for three-and-a-half years, the man affectionately known as “Pops” by the youngsters he trained died from congestive health failure on Jan. 13, 2014 at the age of 85. John’s widow Carol is still involved with the club as its secretary, registrar, treasurer, and general manager. She sat near the front doors of the club, watching the young boxers, who filled the room around the boxing ring, go

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

Spring fishing Forget what the calendar says, spring has sprung, which is great news for fly fishing enthusiasts, writes TIMES columnist Jeff Weltz. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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Boxers, competitive and recreational, were put through their paces during a training session at the Maple Ridge Boxing Club.

through what Scott describes as a “military-style” workout. “We put them through a very vigorous workout,” Scott said. “It’s a team effort. If one guy is not doing the workout properly, everybody else pays for it. If someone comes in late, everybody does 20 pushups for the person who comes in late.” Scott said the Maple Ridge Boxing Club is one to be reckoned with, but for those who join the club for recreational purposes, the coaches don’t push them to get into the ring competitively. “We’ve had kids come in here looking down on the ground and now they hold their heads up high with pride,” Scott said. One of the club’s busiest boxers is 21-year-old Brennan Demas, who holds a 4-2 record in the 147-pound weight class. Most recently, he split his last two bouts against Hassan Hamza from Griffin’s Boxing Club. “I’d like to go nationals and see where it takes me,” said Demas, who is a year-and-a-half into his amateur boxing career. “I still have a few fights to go before I’m open class, so 10 fights after that, and come that time I’ll try to make provincials and go from there.”

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Demas, who trains at the club four nights a week, admitted that he was initially nervous to be in the ring, trading punches. But he’s since settled into a groove. His clubmate Mac Hutton’s had his first bout on Feb. 11 in Mission and enjoyed the experience, despite losing a split decision to Franklin Curry from Bridge Street Boxing. “It was kind of scary but after the first round I was pretty comfortable,” Hutton noted. Absorbing his first punch in a competitive bout wasn’t a big shock for 21-year-old Hutton. That’s because he’s experienced it before, many times, during sparring sessions. “When I got hit for the first time in there, I realized, I’ve been hit harder in this gym,” he said. “I wasn’t too worried about it. It’s weird how you grow to love being punched in the face.” Scott pointed out that 13-yearold Jackson Smith, who saw his first ring action recently, is a young “up-and-comer with a lot of potential.”

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Running

Marathon returns Sunday Langley and Pitt Meadows host a run this weekend.

by Eric Zimmer ezimmer@mrtimes.com

The Golden Ears bridge will be full of traffic this weekend. Foot traffic that is. On Sunday, March 15 the Golden Ears Half TIMES files Marathon and 10K will About 200 runners will cross the Golden Ears Bridge this Sunday, as the take place for the fifth year Golden Ears Half Marathon and 10K race returns. in a row. Both races begin in number that Ellis said has “It’s unique to be able Osprey Village, at the been “pretty consistent” to run over the bridge,” South Bonson Community over the years. said Phil Ellis, owner Centre, cross over the “A lot of local runners of Pennisula Runners Golden Ears Bridge to from both sides of the Langley. Langley, water,” Ellis commented, Ellis and and then although some do come Penninsula “It’s unique to be finish back from further away. Runners is in Pitt Last year, a pair of the brains able to run over the Meadows. Langley runners took top behind the bridge.” After comspot in their respective catrace. Phil Ellis ing off the egories. “When bridge, the The start times for the we first 10K will races on Sunday are 8:30 introduced finish along the river at a.m. for the half marathon, this race, the bridge was Osprey Village, and the and 9:15 a.m. for the 10K. brand new and it was half marathon will head All finishers of the half quite a novel idea to run onto the trails and Dyke marathon and 10K will across the bridge,” said along the river. receive medals. Ellis. The course will then do Shirts will be available at “It’s unique and a neat an out and back along flat package pick-up and start/ feature. scenic trails, running past finish area for those who About 200 people are the airport and finishing are interested in purchasexpected to participate back at Osprey Village. ing a souvenir shirt. in this weekend’s race, a

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A Bold New Crossover cylinder delivers 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque which is pretty good but not class-leading.

BY DAVID CHAO

Lexus is the latest manufacturer to enter the evergrowing luxury compact SUV segment. By creating a stylish, this-looks-like-a-transformer vehicle called the NX, it’s trying to make a real impact in this ﬁercely competitive market. The NX is eye-catching, comfortable and comes with Lexus’ reputation for reliability. Rivals include the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, though the NX is actually bigger and roomier than most of these cars. The NX is available in two models: the NX 200t which is the ﬁrst Lexus with a turbocharged engine, and the NX 300h which has a sophisticated hybrid system.

Design

The Lexus NX is loosely based on the Toyota RAV4 mechanically, but the design is much more dramatic and it is so different from the RAV4 that you can’t see any resemblance from inside or out. The ﬁrst thing you notice about the NX is the gaping trapezoidal front grille. Lexus’ trademark “spindle” grille dominates the front, which protrudes quite far ahead of the front axle but it’s actually surprisingly appealing. Intricately detailed LED headlights sit high on the NX’s shoulders. The separate daytime running lights are sharp and accent the striking grille. Moving along the side, the doors are nicely sculpted and the rounded roof gives the NX a balanced appearance. At the back, the three-dimensional taillights add some drama; the edge of the lights actually stick out from the body making the car look wider than it really is. The spoiler over the window and dual exhausts make it look aggressive. The cabin is driver-focused and available with an impressive level of onboard technology. Passengers will appreciate how spacious and comfortable the NX is in comparison to other compact SUVs. Those who want an extra “spice’ thrown into the NX can add the F SPORT package, which includes an even more menacing front grille, F SPORT badging, aluminium sport pedals, a g-force meter, and liquid injection foam F SPORT seats.

Performance

As mentioned, the NX 200t is the ﬁrst Lexus with a twin-scroll turbocharged engine. The 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle four-

Being an all-new engine, it is packed with modern technology which includes the turbo that is built into the exhaust manifold – this helps reduce turbo lag to almost unnoticeable levels. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the NX 200t offers sporty dynamics with all-wheel drive and a lock-up torque converter. A three-setting Drive Mode Select system (Sport, Normal and Eco) allows drivers to modify vehicle responsiveness. Since the NX 300h weighs more and has less power, it feels less peppy than its stablemate. The Lexus Hybrid Drive system is built around a 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder and delivers 194 total system horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive, the NX 300h provides smooth acceleration yet 7.4L/100km combined fuel efﬁciency. Also, this is the ﬁrst Lexus Hybrid Drive to feature a kick-down function to improve acceleration. And, the hybrid battery is split into two separate pods for better weight distribution. While the handling is crisp and linear, there is something absent from the NX’s driving characteristic. Perhaps its ride is too smooth; perhaps the steering is too numb – not sure the exact reason but the NX excites its drivers from the outside but not so much when it’s driven.

Environment

The cabin of the NX has a lot going for it and feels more expensive than the price suggests. The dash is covered in stitched material and nearly every other surface is soft and/or padded with a high level of accuracy. Interior measurements of the NX are very similar to the RAV4. However, as with the exterior, the NX is more sport-minded as indicated by the tighter seats and wide centre console. The front seats are very supportive and comfortable. To provide further comfort and versatility, the rear seats split 60/40 and they even power recline and power fold. These are nice-to-have features that soon become must-have items. Not only is the NX quiet and comfortable, but it’s also ﬁlled

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with intelligent technology. For example, it’s available with a Wireless Charging Tray and a 6.2-inch head up display – the largest in the Lexus range. The new optional Remote Touch Interface controls the navigation, climate control and connected devices. It works better than older designs found in other Lexus models and uses Haptic feedback when the cursor is over one of the on-screen buttons. Still, just give us an actual touch panel because no matter which automaker attempts to make these more user friendly, they are awful to use in general. The cargo capacity in the NX is less than the RAV4, thanks to its sloping roof. Capacity is 0.5 cubic metres in the NX 200t, and 0.475 cubic metres in the NX 300h.

Features

The NX 200t has a starting price of $40,950, and the NX 300h starts at $58,850. Standard equipment includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, heated exterior mirrors, auto dimming rearview mirror, backup camera, smart key system, and Bluetooth capability. Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, clearance and backup sensors, dynamic cruise control, lane keeping assist system, blind spot monitoring, pre-collision system, rear cross trafﬁc alert, rain-sensing wipers, and auto high beam. Fuel efﬁciency numbers (L/100km) for the NX 200t are 10.8 city, 8.8 highway and 9.9 combined. The NX 300h returns 7.1 city, 7.7 highway and 7.4 combined.

Thumbs Up

The new design certainly turns heads. Also, the new turbocharged engine is exciting and provides strong performance and admirable fuel economy.

Thumbs Down

The engine is raspy and the steering is numb, making the new NX a good performance vehicle but not a great one from a handling perspective.

The Bottom Line

If you are looking for a unique, high-tech-oriented and reliable crossover that is also eye-catching, consider the Lexus NX.

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