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Environment

MLA joins mayor against quarry MLA Doug Bing appeared before Pitt council to help battle a quarry proposal.

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Under a canopy of cherry blossoms lining 224th Street just north of Brown Avenue, Al and Cathy Albrecht, who have been married for 57 years, enjoyed the outdoors under a partly sunny sky of an apparently early spring on a Thursday afternoon. In the basket of Al’s scooter is the couple’s dog Maya.

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Becker thanked him for the invitation, and said he would see how time permits, before adding, “It’s difficult to think of something that would be of more importance to council in the short term.” Councillor Janis Elkerton said by Eric Zimmer everyone was caught unaware by ezimmer@mrtimes.com the quarry application, and sugAt a packed City council meetgested to Bing that, in future, “it ing on Tuesday night, Maple might be good practice to at least Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Doug inform the MLA that this applicaBing again assured Pitt tion is going forward.” Meadows residents he The mayor also was “utterly, fully, and announced a meeting completely opposed with a Sheridan Hill to the proposed Pitt group about the proMeadows rock quarry,” posal on March 25, at and that he would do 7 p.m. in the Meadows “whatever I can” to Room at City Hall. help fight it. He noted that it would He also stressed that not be a council meetno decision has yet ing, but rather “just been made on the proa gathering and genJohn Becker posal, and that none eral update as to where Pitt Meadows mayor will be made without we’re all at – City opportunities for consulcouncil, the community, tation with those affected. and our staff – to see where our That, he said, would include 30- resources are and to make sure day public consultation, a public that all the issues are being supmeeting (expected in June) and ported.” consultation with First Nations. This is a situation where the He spoke about a notice regardcommunity must form together ing the proposal that appeared on with no “gaps or redundancies,” page A10 of the March 17 edition he said. of the TIMES and was read into “This is not a partisan issue,” the record at the council meeting, said the mayor after Bing’s presencouraging people to write letters entation. “This isn’t an environvoicing concerns to the name and mental or economic issue. This address provided in the ad. is a godawful project in the heart “I’d love to see hundreds, even of our community, pursued by a a thousand letters sent opposing single individual.” the project,” he said, adding that The mayor added he apprecia “written letter is much more ated there’s an independent effective than an email.” inspector of mines. Pitt Meadows Mayor John “I would note,” he quipped, Becker suggested the City make “that the scar on the face of this contact with provincial mining community – should this proceed staff and “invite them to come – would be visible from all of the appear before council to provide polling stations, come the provinus and our residents with clarity cial election in 2017.” on the process.” His comment resulted in a short Bing said he would be happy to applause from the audience. help arrange to make it happen. “I want to reassure you all that I The MLA also invited City coun- completely support your efforts to cil to speak out in Victoria. stop the quarry,” Bing said.

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Outlaws jump ahead The Mission City Outlaws, including Maple Ridge defenceman Jacob Gushue, battled from behind to edge the North Vancouver Wolf Pack 4-3 on Monday at the Harry Jerome Rec Centre, in the opening game of the best-of-seven Pacific Junior Hockey League’s championship series. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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A sign opposing a commercial marijuana growing operation popped up near Bell Avenue recently.

Pot hearing set

Monday, March 23, residents are invited to Whonnock Lake Centre to hear from Dan Sutton of Tantalus Labs, the company in charge of the marijuana development at 272 Street and Bell Avenue. The site has been the focus of neighbours, who are concerned about the greenhouse’s potential impact on the environment. • More at www.mrtimes.com

Ladd leading Jets Maple Ridge’s Andrew Ladd scored his 24th goal of the season and added an assist to help lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Ladd, the 29-year-old captain of the Jets and a Maple RIdge Hometown Hero, leads the team in scoring with 57 points With a 35-23-12 record, the Jets currently hold down seventh place and a playoff spot in the NHL’s Western Conference. • More at www.mrtimes.com

Celebration of water March 22 marks World Water Day, and there are a number of water-themed activities in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge for families to enjoy. At noon, Watershed Watch, a local environmental group, hosts a guided tour of the Katzie Slough. • More at www.mrtimes.com

Never underestimate the power of a group of women. And if those women are getting together, having fun, and giving to others – look out. They will be unstoppable. That’s the concept that formed the Avalon Sisters. Pitt Meadows resident Jennifer Jonsson and friends Sarah Nelson and Dorothy Clark decided to create an organization where women could go out as a group, have fun, and feel good about it. “We wanted to get women together... make it fun and easy,” said Jonsson. “But we wanted it to have a charity component.” Having run events since October, this month the Avalon Sisters will be hosting a knitting class on Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m. in the atrium of Jimmy Mac’s Pub just south of the Golden Ears Bridge in Langley. “It’s a learn to knit night,” Jonsson noted. “Everyone there will knit a blanket square.” All the squares will be taken by the knitting instructor, Jody

Last month the Avalon Sisters hosted a painting evening where attendees raised $282 for Cythera Transition House Society. This month’s activity is a learn to knit night. Little, and bound together into a blanket, participants at the knitblanket which will be given to a ting night will also be contributchild going into foster care. ing to Alisa’s Wish, a child and “She [Little] just youth advocacy agreed to help centre in the Maple “It’s women us with organRidge and Pitt izing everything,” helping women and Meadows communJonsson added. ities. they are there for “She is collectThe fee for the a great cause and ing all the yarn, evening is $30 and needles, and everyfor a good time. It’s includes knitting thing.” supplies, knitbeen wonderful.” Little will also ting instruction, a Jennifer Jonsson arrange for the findonation to Alisa’s ished blanket to be Wish, one bevergiven to the child age, and a choice as she has connections in the of either a clubhouse sandwich foster care system. or beef dip. More than the donation of the “All the money that we raise is

going to Alisa’s Wish,” Jonsson said. Even if knitting isn’t at the top of the things-to-do list, Jonsson invites women to come out with their favourite lap craft and enjoy spending time with other women. “It’s open to all women,” she said. “We want everyone to come. “ Last month’s activity was painting taught by Tina Davis and while there were only 15 spots available, the group raised $282 for Cythera Transition House Society. “The energy has been amazing at all of our events,” Jonsson noted. “It’s women helping women, and they are there for a great cause and for a good time. It’s been wonderful.” To find out more or see an upcoming calendar of events, visit www.avalonsisters.org. Plus, for those who can’t attend but wish to contribute to the charities, Jonsson can provide a list of most needed items. Space is often limited for Avalon Sisters events, so spots are held once payment is received. Sign up for the March 29 knitting night by March 22 through the website, e-transfer funds to avalonsisters@shaw.ca, or call Jonsson for more information at 604-374-4568. Jimmy Mac’s Pub is at 19935 96 Ave. in Langley.

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Metro Vancouver residents will have to decide on a tax hike for better service.

sit plan?” tem. Registered voters 18 The $7-billion plan was years and older in Metro developed last year by the Vancouver should receive Mayors’ Council on transa voting package in the portation, a regional body mail, sometime between made up of each mayor March 16 and May 29. from the Metro Vancouver Additionally, on April by Cole Wagner district. 13, nine voting offices will editorial@mrtimes.com Included in the plan open across the Metro The mayors, millionaires, curfor Maple Ridge and Pitt Vancouver area, where elirent – and recently fired – CEOs, Meadows are a pair of gible voters can pick up or Cole Wagner/TIMES and spin doctors on either side B-Line express bus lines, drop off a ballot package. A sample ballot provided by Elections BC showed the official of the debate have had their say running from Maple The location of the offices referendum question. – now it’s time for the public Ridge to Coquitlam and is still to be determined to weigh in on a proposed tax Pitt Meadows to Langley, however. hike to fund a massive tranrespectively. If a majority of Metro neck” points on highways, sit upgrade in Metro The B-Line buses Vancouver residents vote yes, although no specifics as to how Vancouver. will connect to the the provincial government this might apply to Maple Ridge March 16 Evergreen SkyTrain has pledged to put in place and Pitt Meadows. was the official line in Coquitlam, the necessary legislation for a TransLink and the Mayors’ date that ballot and a new light rail regional tax increase of 0.5 per Council are promising to packages for the line in Surrey and cent, as the Mayors’ Council improve existing service in the transit plebiscite Langley. does not have the power to put region as well by adding a fleet S started to be disAlso slated for in place sales tax increases. of new buses to regular lines, Cole Wagner/TIME tributed across Maple Ridge is But while the tax hike and the HandyDart service. to ly nt patie Metro Vancouver accounts for only a part of the Last but not least, the transPassengers waited Place mall. an expansion of y to registered votregular bus service portation body has promised $7-billion price tag of the transit board a bus at Hane ers. to three areas: Silver plan, crucial funding from the to spend some funds improvThe referendum question Valley, Thornhill and Albion. provincial and federal governing bike paths and multi-use reads: “Do you support a new Other improvements listed in ment hinges on the result of the pathways – although again, the 0.5 per cent Metro Vancouver the plan are less specific; there referendum. plan does not detail where the Congestion Improvement Tax, is a significant chunk of money For those tired of waiting for improvements will be made. to be dedicated to the Mayors’ dedicated to improvements on a bus, and of rising taxes, the The plebiscite will be decided Council transportation and tranmajor roadways and “bottlebattle may have just begun. through a mail-in voting sys-

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Age: 35 Wanted in connection with File #2015-1604 Wanted for theft.

HAMILL, Shannon Marie Age: 31 Wanted in connection with File #2014-21705 Wanted for theft and fraud.

JEWELL, Shantelle Dawn Age: 34 Wanted in connection with File #2012-22111 Wanted for using a forged document.

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The Maple Ridge Community Foundation hosts an awards dinner on April 16, where the winner will be announced. by Cole Wagner

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We are searching for a Pitt Meadows Citizen with the following characteristics: • Someone who has made a direct contribution to the quality of life for you, your family, school or community. • Involvement in more than a single interest. • Contribution of personal time and energies. • Active involvement in community projects. • Involvement in activities reflecting favourably on Pitt Meadows. • Absence of self-service motivation. • Resident of Pitt Meadows for a minimum of one year. Nominations forms are currently available at the following locations: • Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre • Pitt Meadows Public Library • Pitt Meadows City Hall • Johnston Meier Insurance located at MeadowVale Mall

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Live music series

Mic brings live tunes to Blenz Music is on the menu once a month at Blenz Meadowtown Centre.

Centre Blenz eventually presented itself, and the first open mic session took place in October 2014. The open mics take place on a monthly basis, by Eric Zimmer and while the series is still in its infancy, Barnes said ezimmer@mrtimes.com that so far the response When Vancouver singer- has been really good. songwriter Drew Barnes “At our open mic in moved to Maple Ridge January, the place was with his wife six years packed, and there wasn’t a ago, he wanted to bring a seat to be found,” he elabpart of the city with him. orated. “We had 10 people “I was involved with live show up to play, the artmusic nights throughout ists brought their friends, the city, and I wanted to and it was awesome.” get something going when Barnes said the evenI moved here,” said. “My ings are open to everyone, whole life admission is all about is free, and this kind of already a stuff.” nice mix of TIMES reporter Eric Zimmer people have Barnes continues his series on live is a shift come to music and open mic options check out worker in Vancouver, around town. the musical at the Best offerings. Western “Against Chateau Granville “right the walls were these two in the middle of the entergirls who were about 15 tainment district,” and was years old, with a slightly keen to see what his new gothic sort of groove home had to offer. going,” he recalled of the After casting about town, January evening. “Right and checking out the open next to them were these mic sessions in the comtwo senior citizens, like in munity, specifically at their 70s and in their 80s.” Kanaka Creek Coffee, the One kid showed up with opportunity to host an a ekuele, and another girl open mic at Meadowtown had a “Jonie Mitchell sort

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AG M N O T I C E The Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society is having its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the South Bonson Community Centre. 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows We are looking for new committee members to join our amazing team and get involved in this wonderful & fantastic community event. The public is invited to attend this meeting and learn more.

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Drew Barnes is the creator of the open mic series at the Blenz coffee shop in Meadowtown Centre. He invites people to the “acoustic music showcase” this weekend. The evening runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. of sound,” he added. Barnes said the appeal of open mics is the ability to offer people in the community access to live, local talent, whether on the stage or off. “It’s affordable, and it’s exciting,” he said. “We’re trying to make it a ‘real show’ with lights and a sound board, where these players can come play, and feel confident.” With the mix of performers and production quality of the evening, Barnes, who also has experience with studio production, said the event is “sort of evolving into a showcase.”

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The goal is to have the best sound for those who come check out the evening, complimented by local artists who get up and perform,” Barnes said. “The talent in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is just awesome,” Barnes said. “It really is.” This weekend Blenz and Barnes will host an “acoustic music showcase” on Saturday, March 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be feature acts, admission is free, and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ blenzcoffeemeadowtown.

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Celtic jam meets St. Patrick’s Day Nigel Tucker is turning The ACT studio theatre into an Irish pub filled with traditional music.

Musician and long-time Maple Ridge resident Nigel Tucker will be organizing an Irish pub night with Celtic music at The ACT.

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It’s an extended celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, and one that music-lovers won’t want to miss. On Tuesday, Mar. 24, the monthly Celtic jam lobby night and The ACT’s annual St. Patrick’s Day event merge into one great big Irish music party. Long-time Maple Ridge resident Nigel Tucker is turning The ACT’s studio theatre into a full-on Irish pub complete with the traditional Celtic music pub-goers would expect. Best of all, admission into this pub is free. “I usually host a monthly Celtic jam session in the lobby,” Tucker said. “We’re putting on a bit of an Irish concert [instead].” Tucker, who is a musician by trade, explained that he learned what he knows about traditional Canadian music from three Irish men on a Canadian TV show. It was a half-hour music

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show called Tommy Makem and Ryan’s Fancy that aired in the mid-70s. Because of this show and his fascination with it, Tucker’s musical specialty is traditional folk music from Great Britain and Canadian folk music. Tucker will bring that love of traditional music to The ACT Tuesday night, when even the bar will make its way into the studio theatre. “They’ll set the bar in the pub and see how we go with the night,” Tucker noted. “It’s going to be a free night, and I’m suspecting we’ll end up hav-

ing to put closed circuit TV in the lobby.” Tucker will present the evening, but is also part of the two special acts: The Navvies and The Mission Pipe Band.

The Navvies have been around in one form or another since 1998, with Tucker and his friends Shelley and Tam Gordy. For this show, young, multi-talented musician Jesse Kazimer will join the band on the fiddle. “[Jesse is] one of the most talented young musicians we’ve ever seen,” Tucker said. Following the Navvies’ performance, the Mission Pipe Band will take the stage with Tucker as the group’s drum major. They are a much-enjoyed band that participates in a wide range of events, but is especially busy at this time of year with all the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. To take in a traditional Irish pub night complete with Celtic and pipe band music, visit The ACT on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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Alongside the Watershed Watch Salmon Society, a local documentary screening group looks at Lost Rivers. by Ronda Payne

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Those used to finding the Cinema Politica documentary screenings in Maple Ridge council chambers will have to take a Cinema Politica Ridge Meadows will be in Pitt Meadows this small road trip to Pitt Meadows month at the South Bonson Community Centre. this month. The March 22 screening of Lost Rivers will be held at ization,” noted Howarth. “The post-film the South Bonson Community Centre. discussion will definitely focus on our For this event, the group is partnering local waterways.” with Watershed Watch Salmon Society, The free event is open to all ages and as a part of the community celebration of encourages the understanding of how and World Water Day. why rivers ended up going underground Cinema Politica co-organizer Verity and what should be done about it now. Howarth noted that the film screening “By partnering with Watershed Watch events bring a unique, community-driven Salmon Society we can benefit from their source of information to Maple Ridge. expertise in this area and hear about “We do partner with community groups some of the local water courses, sloughs, wherever possible; in the past we have and rivers that could be at risk,” Howarth screened at local schools and at the said. “We can hear about possible actions ACT,” she said. “Partnering with other to take towards protecting them” groups enriches our post-film discusThe event runs from noon to 3 p.m. on sions and brings new ideas for films and Sunday March 22 at the South Bonson topics.” Community Centre at 10932 Barnston It works well for the organization which View Rd. in Pitt Meadows. is about topical, informative documentar“In a world of news dominated by 10ies, community discussion, and sharing second clips on TV and 140 character ideas, said Howarth. tweets, I think it is important to learn The Sunday afternoon film will explain about important issues in depth and to how a growing and evolving world has have conversations with other to underchanged the way rivers flow. stand these issues better,” said Howarth. “The film is about rivers around the Each screening begins with a vote on world that have been impacted by civilthe next film to be presented.

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Minimum quite medium The new minimum wage raise coming into effect in B.C. in September seems pretty chintzy at first blush. Twenty cents per hour works out to a meagre $8 per week – a whopping $416 for an entire year – if you have a full time job at minimum wage, that is. Premier Christy Clark’s promise to announce new minimum wage hikes on April 1 each year to come into effect each September is good for businesses – especially those already balking at 20 cents per hour – that need time to prepare, but the inflation-indexed hikes are starting from a below-subsistence level, and thus are guaranteed to stay there. On the other hand, B.C.’s new minimum wage, as cheap as it may seem to some, might actually be viewed as reasonable, from other perspectives. Once our lowest paid workers are pegged at $10.45 per hour (except for the exceptions – “servers” legally receive as little as $9 per hour from their masters, and the weird “training” wage also belies the word “minimum”), this province will be close to the average across Canada. From a global perspective, Canada’s minimum wage, at about 45 per cent of the country’s median wage, ranks 10th among the world’s developed nations, well behind France’s 60 per cent, but well ahead of America’s 38 per cent. Back to Canada: Ontario and Nunavut currently lead the minimum wage pack at $11, although like B.C., Ontario has exceptions that illogically are actually below minimum, while Manitoba has a $10.70 minimum, but with some industry-specific caveats for minimums well above $30 per hour. B.C.’s minimum wage might not be so bad, after all – but there’s one thing left to consider: much of B.C.’s workforce lives in one of the country’s most expensive regions, and an extra $8 a week doesn’t go a long way to supporting a family in Metro Vancouver. – B.G.

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I’m feeling a bit like I’ve been provincial counterpart says she stuck in the spin cycle for too long. supports the Yes side, but is conA bit dizzy, dazed and wrung out. veniently silent and stingy with “You’re either for us or against financial support for the Yes side us,” is a common refrain in our campaign. country these days. A decade Issues surrounding the TransLink behind the U.S., we seem to be referendum are more nuanced and slipping into intolerant and facile multi-faceted than either side is discussions about complicated giving us credit for. Despite all the and important issues that demand hand-wringing, TransLink is also reflection and good old Canadian not as badly run as the CTF taxby Lynn Easton middle-of-the-road attitudes. hating political spin doctors say. You want a list? Terrorism. It has a surprising AA rating from Lynn Easton, a journalist and former editor of The TIMES, offers reflections of Moody’s, and the much-discussed Niqabs. Pipelines. Science. life in east Maple Ridge and beyond. Send cost of the two salaries for the top I could go on, but the list will your thoughts to lynnjeaston@shaw.ca. likely just get longer before I finish bigwigs will amount to half a bus, this column. Negative politics is all the rage. we are now told by some. Half a bus. We are being spun, people. Yup, we are being spun, folks. But let’s leave federal politics alone temporarI’ve had a lot of time to think. Like many of ily; our Great Leaders clearly don’t care if we see you, I’ve been driving into Vancouver a lot these the men behind the curtain anymore. Subtlety be past few months. I don’t have a choice yet. damned. Soon, the Evergreen Line will open and I can There are more than enough expert spin docdrive or bus to Coquitlam Centre and take rapid tors right here at home who have turned the transit into the city. cycle up to high without even being noticed. Not perfect. Not good enough. But better. One of the biggest players behind the No side The ten-year plan means we will get more on the TransLink referendum is the Canadian West Coast Express trains. There will be more Taxpayers Federation, which is now being buses. Better routes. The tax will mean about headed in B.C. by an ex-Langley councilor who, 135 bucks a year, and in an-almost-too-late, Yes apparently, could be found occasionally lobbying side spin, Jimmy Pattison will make sure the for TransLink spending in his old job. money is spent right. But he’s good at his new one, and admits to Pick your spin. There is no simple answer. having a strategy of getting the No spin in high I am impressed with both our mayors on this gear early and loud, so the message will be issue. They have expressed their concerns and mouthed by a public that doesn’t even know their reasons for endorsing opposite sides of the they are doing it. issue with respect and with invitations to diaYah, yah, I get that TransLink is a mess. It was logue. Wow. What a concept. never a good idea. I know. I wrote a column Having listened to them both – and many back when it was being conceived that laid out others – I have decided to vote with those who all my fears about what might happen if it was believe there’s a chance we can fix TransLink’s approved. Then-Vancouver mayor and TransLink systemic shortcomings while still funding new, booster Gordon Campbell wasn’t too happy with much-needed projects. my take on things and told me so. But he’s off in Complicated, middle-of-the-road Canadian England and doesn’t have to take the B-line anycompromise. I want to believe we can get back where. He never did. there. And I am starting, locally, by saying Yes We do – and TransLink is all we’ve got. His to something.

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Federal nomination

Dalton’s decision not a surprise

been less than accurate. The decision to step out of Mr. Dalton has always the BC Liberal caucus was had the desire to be an honourable one by Mr. involved in federal Dalton, extending Letters politics and governhis courtesy to the ment. It was not stunpremier and fellow to ning that he would MLAs. the choose to take the He has not, as opportunity to explore has been menEditor tioned, turned his his option. What was a surprise back on or burned was Mr. Kamp’s decision to all his bridges with Christy not run in the next federal Clark’s BC Liberal governelection. ment. It is my understanding that, if unsuccessful in the nomination run, he will Provincial politics be welcomed back to the BC Liberal caucus. It has been suggested that Mr. Dalton is doubleDear Editor, How can MLA Marc Dalton say he represents his constitu- dipping, when in fact, he ents, the citizens who voted him in, when he ran and sat as has taken a significant cut in his pay by sitting as an a Liberal, and now he sits as an independent while he tries independent MLA. to get a Conservative MP seat? To suggest that Mr. Dalton If that fails, he will flop back to the Liberal party. will be working on his camHe seems more interested in improving his pension than paign from his MLA office is representing the people of Maple Ridge - Mission. as unfair an accusation as it I am done being concerned. I am fed up with long hospital and ambulance wait times, with our underfunded educa- would be to say the same of tion system, with increased park fees. The Iron Horse Youth the other person running for the nomination, who curSafe House was shut down, and where was he? What has rently works in Mr. Kamp’s he done to improve road safety along Lougheed Highway, MP office. one of the deadliest highways in B.C.? Craig Rudd, BC Liberal An MLA who says there are no children going hungry in this province is not an MLA I want representing me. Maple Ridge-Mission Riding Erin Duff, Maple Ridge Association

Dear Editor, Thank you for the opportunity to bring some clarity regarding Marc Dalton running for the nomination as candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada and now sitting as an Independent MLA [MLA promises to keep working hard, March 3 Letters, TIMES]. There have been letters and comments that have

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Dear Editor, Paul Gregory [Old values are not necessarily still the best , Feb. 26 Letters, TIMES] is right: “You are ultimately responsible for your own beliefs.”

What you’re telling us on Facebook Willow’s story has reached a happy •place. The Siberian husky who was found near death from starvation was rejuvenated by the Maple Ridge SPCA and is now part of a new family.

“So happy for you, Willow. May you have a long healthy happy life.” – Rose Winters “Hurray for Willow. I hope that her new forever home knows how much we all appreciate their taking her in and giving her the love she deserves. They are fortunate to have such a soul among them.” – Jennifer MG “I’m glad that Willow got a good home but am a little disappointed that it wasn’t the one who saved her.” – Joel Godfrey “A little disappointed the Good Samaritan who brought Willow in didn’t get her! Hope the SPCA made the right decision.” – Marsha Salonga “So glad Willow is getting her happy ending. I am sure the good samaritans who rescued her are happy with the final choice of a family with prior experience with this breed of dog. It is what is best for Willow that counts, and that is really what they wanted. Happy forever after, Willow! Thank you SPCA for bringing her back from the brink!” – Diane Zutz “Hopefully the former loser owner is in jail?” – Boomer Melba

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We are not automatons: most have critical thinking, all have free will and can choose what to believe or discard. Christ did not leave room for interpretation. His words are as straightforward and fresh today as they were 2,000 years ago: “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” “Whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.” “Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.” “Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.” The trouble begins when we use our own moral gauge to put a modern spin on them. Can we agree all the different sects interpretations, divisions, sectarian violence, wars, terrorism, etc., would cease if these adages were followed? Cherryl Katnich, Maple Ridge

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Dear Editor, Better public transit benefits our most vulnerable. You could give back time to a low-income working mom who commutes two to three hours every day, or you could keep a senior connected by making it easier for them to get around by voting Yes for transit. High housing costs mean lower-income families are moving away from Vancouver, often resulting in longer commute times. Parents are spending less time with their children. When parents do better, their children do better. For seniors, there are many barriers to getting around. Transit is a lifeline. About one in four seniors lives alone. With limited transportation options, seniors risk becoming shut-ins. Loneliness has been shown to be as dangerous as smoking. Michael McKnight, Lower Mainland United Way 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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fter he was unable to find a job, no matter how hard he tried, Sebastian Salmassi decided to take matters into his own hands and open his own business. Salmassi is the owner of the new smoke shop in Pitt Meadows, Wake En Vape. The store is located at 1-19126 Ford Rd, and sells a wide selection of e-cigs, hookahs, vaporizers, and bongs. But Salmassi’s story is about more than just opening a new business. Find the full story on how his business came to be, by visiting our website at www.mrtimes.com. In the meantime, contact Salmassi at wakeenvape@

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Online etiquette stressed Successful navigation of the online 3. Stay focused and manage world can be made easier by understanddistractions: ing a few common sense principles and Tech expert and Canada’s favourite practices. geek, Steve Dotto of Dotto Although, as my mother Tech reminds us that the says, “Common sense is internet is a place not a less common than you thing, and to be conscious think,” these four tips will of how much time we help you stay in the game spend there. and maintain your sanity in He advises maintaining the world of social media. awareness of the impact of 1. Stay real and mainthe artificial urgency cretain integrity: ated by “instant communiA key principle and chalcation” and to stay focused lenge in good social media on what matters and handle practice is staying real in a distractions. by Vicki McLeod virtual environment. He warns that we Vicki McLeod is owner of Main Street As our mothers once can become addicted to Communications and is happy to answer admonished, “be yourself.” responding and engaging questions. Send them to her through There is a high expecta24/7 and the subsequent www.thesocialchicks.com tion of transparency in the stress it can cause. digital world. Turn off notifications while you are Despite the seemingly endless examples working on specific tasks, set aside blocks of lurking, poaching and trolling, good of time to reply to emails and texts, and practice dictates being up front and use timers or time management software authentic about who you are and what to track and prioritize. value you have to offer. The environment 4. Take a break and get perspective: is virtual. The relationships are real. One I am a big fan of the digital detox. of the biggest assets you can have is perSometimes you just need to get offline sonal integrity. and reassess priorities and get perspec2. Mind your manners: tive. All social media platforms are guided Social media marketing maven Rebecca by a similar set of cultural norms and Coleman concurs, especially when it etiquettes. In this arena, too, we can be comes to Facebook, where comparing guided by the wisdom of our mothers. our lives to the online lives of Facebook Be polite; say please and thank you; friends can result in “Facebook Envy” compliment publicly and criticize priand a serious case of FOMO (Fear of vately. Missing Out). A few journalistic principles are helpful Here’s what Rebecca had to say in a here, too. (We are, after all talking about recent blog post: “Just get your head out social media.) of the game for a while, and…when you Acknowledge your sources, attribute come back, you’ll feel like you have a bit quotes, don’t plagiarize. more perspective on Facebookland.”

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• Ridge Meadows Youth Diversion program hosts its annual general meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hilton Haider room of the Randy Herman community safety building, 11960 Haney Pl.

Mar 20, 21: Hot Flashes

• Emerald Pig Theatre Society presents Hot Flashes: a comedy about the adventures, anxieties, and occasional absurdities of menopause and aging. Show takes place at Theatre in the Country, 9975 272 St. Visit www.theatreinthecountry. com for ticket information.

March 20: Charity

• Golden Ears Cheesecrafters holds a wine and tapas spring fling firefighter charity night from 7 to 10 p.m. Hosted by B.C. Firefighters, Sperling Vineyards, and Golden Ears Cheesecrafters. Tapas prepared and served

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Mar 21: Shredding

• Ridge Meadows Senior Society, at 12150 224th St., hosts a community shredding event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Safely dispose of your confidential documents and support RMSS at the same time. From a few sheets of paper to boxes of documents for a minimum $5 donation. Call 604-467-4993, Mon. to Fri. between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. for further information.

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• There will be a spring vendors’ 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.

Mar 21: Showcase

• Blenz Coffee at Meadowtown Centre in Pitt Meadows holds an acoustic

• Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club holds a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind Thomas Haney Secondary school. Event runs rain or shine. More info: petjan@telus.net.

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• Cinema Politica presents Lost Rivers. Showing takes place at noon at the South Bonson Community Centre, 10932, South Bonson Rd. in Pitt Meadows. All ages are welcome, and the event is free.

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• World Water Day celebrations take place throughout the day, including a tour of Katzie Slough at 10 a.m., afternoon activities at the South Bonson Community Centre, a film screening, and the world premier of the art piece Waterbody.

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A half-dozen islets joined to Venice by an umbilical cord made of bridges, the region of Murano is best-known for narrow streets and expert glass-makers. It’s a place of brittle beauty, a gathering of craftsmen who are expert in creating crystalline excellence. In other words: a bit of an odd place to name a mainstream crossover after. But perhaps said vehicle isn’t so middle of the road. Meet the new Nissan Murano, totally redesigned for the 2015 model year. Yes, it has underpinnings shared with the seven-seater Pathﬁnder, a Continuously Variable Transmission, and a workaday V6. No, it isn’t all that ordinary. I mean, just look at it!

Design

Every manufacturer has its own design language, and Nissan’s current efforts could well be called “Say What Now?” Never mind the plump little dumpling that bowed in 2003 with a chrome-laden grin, this new one’s all edges and angles, sharp details and creased surfaces. It looks like somebody pressed Pause halfway through the previous generation transforming it into a space-robot. The front end is dominated by a huge V-shaped grille bearing the Nissan badge. On either side of this, the L-shaped headlights appear to be smearing down the sides of the vehicle with eye-watering speed. The front and rear haunches are hunched and muscular, and the roof appears to be ﬂoating in space out back thanks to a blacked-out C-pillar. Walking around to the back is a surprise, simply because it’s so conventional by comparison: LED-ringed taillights, but otherwise reserved. If you’re looking for a dollop of style for your everyday driver, the Murano gives you two-scoops of Japanese gelato and then smothers that in walnut fudge sauce. It’s nutty, and I like it.

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Inside, my Platinum-trim tester seemed to beg the question, “So why exactly would you consider an Inﬁniti?” The Murano has always felt like its top-level editions overlapped heavily with Nissan’s luxury car wing, and this one is no different.

Designed for ﬁve passengers only – and the better for it – the Murano provides a comfortable place to be for all passengers. Usually, nattering on about collaborations with NASA and the like can be strictly marketing mumbo-jumbo, but the so-called “zerogravity” seats are actually quite excellent. Mind you, the older versions of the car were similarly cushy.

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The only available transmission is Nissan’s Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), something the ﬁrst Murano championed as a unique feature for both smoothing out the ride and improving fuel-economy. These days the only Nissan with a non-CVT transmission is either going to be a sportscar or a truck, and other manufacturers like Subaru have also adopted the technology range wide.

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The main impression of the Murano’s V6-and-CVT combination is no impression at all. This is a very unobtrusive setup, with noise and vibration well damped down. It’s not as noiseless as an all-electric Leaf or anything, but this crossover is certainly among the quietest machines in Nissan’s range.

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Cargo room is very good, slightly ahead of the Ford Edge and Toyota Venza. Naturally, the seats all fold ﬂat, so if this is your antiquing transportation, there’s more than enough room for that colossal armoire (full confession: I’m not really sure what an armoire actually is).

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The central screen is eight inches in diameter, and most touchscreen duties are backed up by buttons. Acura could take note here at how relatively unfussy Nissan has managed to make their control layout. A quite large information display between the gauges supplements the dash display.

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A number of local athletes made a splash at a tournament in the Sunshine State this past weekend. by Eric Zimmer

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The Fraser Valley Water Polo Club took part in the 12th annual Turbo Orange County Cup this past weekend. And Maple Ridge players played a big part in the club’s top results. The U12 boys team, which included local players Alexander Preocanin, Jordan Novota, Jack Hayhoe, and Antonio Martins finished in second place in the silver division, going 3-1 in tournament play, under the watch of local coach Tim Torres. The only loss for the team was a one-goal game against SoCal Gold who finished first in the tournament. The U14 girls team,

which included local players Ellen Hayhoe and Brynn Jonatschick, finished fourth in the gold division, dropping the third place game to Newport by a score of 18-9. Maple Ridge goalie Alex Rosec played a lead role on the U16 girls team. She was accompanied by a trio of homegrown drivers made up of Yuri Cowie, Ava Morrant, Katarina Preocanin. Cowie is a shooter, while both Morrant and Preocanin are former provincial swim champions with the Haney Neptunes. The team went 3-1 as well. The U16 boys finished in ninth place under the watch of local coach Cole Wagner (who is also a

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U12 player Alexander Preocanin tracked a ball while playing goal during a tournament in California this past weekend. After the tournament, U16 player Sam Remfry (left) played in the waves and spent some time body surfing at Huntington Beach. regular freelancer for the TIMES), despite going 3-1. “We dropped our opener 6-4, which meant we were out of the running right away,” said Wagner. Still, the coach said, “we had some great games,

and were led by play from captain Sam Remfry in the centre forward position.” Meanwhile, Richard Laurie was a “physical force” in the two metre guard position, out muscling his American competi-

tion, and using his speed to generate opportunities on the counter attack. Out of the pool, the team also spent some time at Disney California Adventure, and paid a visit to Huntington Beach

after the tournament was finished. This weekend, U19 men’s and women’s teams visit Calgary, for the national championship league conference weekend.

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Quantum athletes tops in Kamloops tournament Local gymnasts enjoyed some high flying results at a tournament this past weekend

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It was a winning weekend in Kamloops for the Quantum Gymnastics club of Maple Ridge. Competing in the third provincial trials, most of the athletes

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made it to the finals and top ten, and a large number of competitors posted top-three results and scored themselves some winning hardware. The competition was the first away from home for many members, noted Quantum’s Monika Gulyas. “They had a great time staying in a hotel together, bonding, competing, and cheering each other on.” First-year competitor Destiny Christensen brought home a gold medal in the trampoline,

while tumblers Paige Hoffert, Makayla Tabb, and Madyson Dunster placed first in their respective categories. In her first tumbling competition, Teagan Kuznak scored fifth place. “All of the athletes put on an incredible performance and worked very hard this past weekend,” said Gulyas. In total, Quantum brought seven medals home from the tournament.

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Warriors win in Seattle Ridge Meadows H4 Warriors went undefeated in the Seattle Junior Hockey Association’s Spring Festival tournament this past weekend, finished in first place, and scored some pretty nice hardware as a result.

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Bruins beat Abbotsford The rugby squad continues to make an impact on and off field. ezimmer@mrtimes.com

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Ridge Meadows Bruins were in action this weekend against Abbotsford RFC. in learning the sport in a fun, supportive, and safe environment,” McCullough explained. The Bruins are also involved with the Adopta-Block program which “has been excellent. We are happy to be keeping a small part of our community clean,” said McCullough. For those who want to catch some live rugby action and cheer on the home team, the Bruins play this Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m. against Capilano, at Thomas Haney Secondary, and a game the following weekend at the same time and location. “Both should be excellent games,” McCullough remarked. “There is no love lost between us and either of these teams so hard hits are guaranteed.”

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to our game plan and played to our strengths.” Off the field, the team continues its efforts to make a positive impact in the community, McCullough said. “Our blood donation count is currently at 48 donations, and we are now Partners for Life with Canadian Blood Services,” he elaborated. Additionally, Bruins club members are coaching high school rugby programs at both MRSS and Westview and both programs are “developing nicely.” The club is also enjoying its “highest turnout ever” for the Minis rugby program that runs on Sundays from 10 am. to noon at Thomas Haney Secondary. The program is for “anyone who as a child that might be interested

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by Eric Zimmer The Ridge Meadows Bruins men’s rugby squad posted a 42-29 win over Abbotsford RFC this past weekend. There were a number of tries from a variety of players, including Kyle Pollard (his first for the Bruins), Paul Stanfield, Miller Thind, Josh Ladd, and Connor Epp. The win was the result of “an excellent team effort,” said the Bruins’ Sam McCullough. It came after the club suffered a narrow loss to SFU, by a score of 36-31 the previous weekend. “We came out flat in the first ten minutes but rallied together and showed a lot of heart and grit, and almost came back for the win,” commented McCullough of the loss. The weekend before losing to SFU, the Bruins beat UBC 22-18 in a “nail-biter win” against a team that plays “in the pool above ours,” said McCullough. “It again was a great team win where we kept

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Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Times

Thursday, March 19, 2015

A23

WEST COAST KIA HUGE

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MARCH 19TH TO MARCH 22ND

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$ $

THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY

WEEKLYΩ +

WEEKLYΩ

500

COMPETITIVE BONUS**

2015 LEASE FROM

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LX MT

159

MONTHLY WITH

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DOWN AT

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THAT’S LIKE PAYING ONLY

2015 LEASE FROM

RIO4 SX WITH NAVIGATION SHOWN‡

LX MT

151

MONTHLY WITH

HWY / CITY 100KM: 6.3L/8.8L

DOWN AT

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22,982

INCLUDES A CASH CREDIT OF

2015 LEASE FROM

SOUL SX LUXURY SHOWN‡

1.6L LX MT

172

MONTHLY WITH

HWY / CITY 100KM: 7.8L/9.9L

DOWN AT

0.9%

APR FOR 60 MONTHS¤

$5,800

HWY / CITY 100KM: 8.7L/11.8L

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2015

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Ω

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∞

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