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Celebrating ‘good people, good times’ Organizers went all-out with this year’s festivities also marking the City’s 100th birthday. Story and photos by Eric Zimmer

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The Pitt Meadows Day parade is always one of the highlights of the day-long festivities. This year’s parade featured a host of different floats, including the old-fashioned fire engine and firefighters armed with waterguns and buckets of water. Other highlights included the opening ceremonies, food, vendors, fireworks, and tons of family-oriented fun from beginning to end.

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Annette Wedel returned to a familiar place on Saturday. The 13-year resident of Pitt Meadows was at Harris Road Park, and, like the masses of others in attendance, she came to celebrate Pitt Meadows Day. “We come every year. It’s kind of a family tradition,” Wedel said, noting it’s the community atmosphere of the event that keeps her family coming back. New Maple Ridge resident Raffi Sakouyan might be starting his own annual tradition, too. “I like it,” Sakouyan said, who until this year had never been to Pitt Meadows Day. “It’s very family-oriented.” The pair were just two of thousands of people who had come out to celebrate everything Pitt Meadows at the day-long festival. “It’s quite a zoo,” said Jason McKenzie, who has lived in Pitt Meadows for eight years. McKenzie and his family have always attended the parade and fireworks, and this year they also joined in the Harris Road Park events. From the pancake breakfast at the Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, which was hosted by the Lions Club, to the annual parade that this year featured 85 different floats, the day was made even more significant by the fact that 2014 marks Pitt Meadows’ 100th birthday, said Mayor Deb Walters. “Our centennial has provided us with an opportunity to rediscover our roots and learn about the people who have shaped this City into the wonderful place we call home,” she said, reflecting on the milestone. “I remain grateful to all the pioneers who came before us and to those who will continue on after we are gone.” Thanking the organizers and volunteers of View More the event, Walters noted that “these types Photos of events don’t just happen.” with It’s the vision, planning, and enthusiasm of volunteers and organizers, specifically the Pitt Meadows Day Society, that make the day possible, the mayor added. The day was jam-packed with events Layar or from early in the morning, until the last online firework lit up the sky around 10 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows Athletic Park. Vendors, live music, bouncy castles, sports demonstrations, and interactive games and activities were featured. “This just really brings the community together,” said Pitt Meadows resident Michael Van Der Pauw. “There’s so much for the kids and adults to do.” Though the crowds were large, Mounties said, overall the day went well, without any major police incidents. “Good food, good people, good times,” said Sakouyan.

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Premier lauds community builders A reception was held Friday at South Bonson Community Centre to thank 100 Citizens of the Century.

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Art exhibit unveiled This Friday and Saturday there will be an art show at Vicuna Art Studio on Kingston Street in Maple Meadows Business Park. The show will feature the works of some 50 painters with developmental disabilities. This show opens with a reception Thursday, June 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. • More at www.mrtimes.com

Elders unite to paint The TIMES will be endeavouring to bring you updates on the Spirit of the Coast Canoe Journey that left here June 1 and will see local paddlers – including Pitt Meadows skipper Chris Cooper – voyage up the B.C. coastline to Alaska. Find out about a tumultuous first day, followed by some stunning experiences, and learn how a team of Kwantlen First Nation elders came together to help paint paddles that are being given out along the journey. • More at www.mrtimes.com

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A private Pitt Meadows party with B.C.’s premier at the South Bonson Community Centre Friday was as much about recognizing the City’s past champions as it was about honouring a fistful of future leaders. A cross-section of people – some in their teens, others in their 80s, and dozens more who fit somewhere in between on the age spectrum – gathered to be thanked for their contributions during the Citizens of the Century ceremony. “The Citizens of the Century event is all about celebrating the very best of Pitt Meadows and recognizing a few of the people who make great things happen in our community,” said Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters, who explained this was an extension of the ongoing Pitt Meadows centennial celebrations. It was announced back in April that a hundred individuals or groups had been selected to receive public accolades, a special centennial medallion, and thank you certificate signed by the mayor and Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon (who wasn’t able to attend Friday’s reception but who attended Pitt Meadows Day on Saturday). Those thanks were handed out Friday. “These 100 people or groups are representative of the community as a whole – the spirit, determination, and pride that make this such a unique community,” Walters said. “Often when we celebrate one of life’s milestones, we pause for a moment to reflect upon our past, present, and future and the celebration of Pitt Meadows centennial is no different. Our centennial has More provided us an opportunity to Photos rediscover our roots and learn about the wonderful people… Online you people, who helped shape this great City into the wonderful place we call home,” she added. “You are the people who made the sacrifice and a significant contribution to our community. You were involved in more than one single interest. You gave of your personal time and energy, and improved the quality of life for others without asking for anything in return. You are the heart and soul of our community, so today we celebrate you!” While the ceremony was all about recognizing the people who have contributed to the City through the years, much of the day’s pomp and circumstance revolved around the presence of Premier Christy Clark. Even before Clark moved inside to join all the Citizens of the Century and their guests, she took a stroll out towards the Fraser River’s edge with Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters and Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Doug Bing. Bing, a former Pitt Meadows councillor who swapped out municipal politics for a provincial seat last year, gifted a dogwood tree to the City to help mark Pitt Meadows’ centennial. The nine-foot tree was temporarily planted in a grassy area near the community centre. But the tree will later be located to a permanent home closer to the river. Once inside, Clark spoke about the celebration: “People from all walks of life. People

Premier Christy Clark said a special hello to Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters’ twoand-a-half-monthold grandson Sawyer Wilson during the Citizens of the Century ceremony Friday. In the meantime (left), RCMP Const. Krista Doncaster greeted one of the younger guests attending the celebration.

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A hundred Pitt Meadows residents, past and present, were honoured for their volunteer contributions to the City during the past 100 years. All those present for the Citizens of the Century ceremony Friday were invited on stage to have a picture taken with Premier Christy Clark. with all kinds of ideas. People who decided it was worth their time, their energy, and their effort to make this a better place, and my goodness, look around you, you certainly have succeeded in making this one of the best places to live in the world. Congratulations,” she said. “I’m honoured to be with you today, and most of all – on behalf of all British Columbians – from the bottom of my heart the most sincere thanks for the contributions you’ve made to our country,” Clark added

before having her picture taken with all the recipients present. In addition to lauding all the community builders, Clark also thanked Mounties who were present for their dedication. In light of the recent tragic loss of three RCMP officers in New Brunswick, she expressed appreciation to the local members and all others not present for their efforts. “We are equally fortunate to have courageous men and women willing to put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe.”

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Gun scare prompts school lockdown Car and SUV collide

Garibaldi principal said no students were at risk on Thursday. by Maria Rantanen

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A gun scare in east Maple Ridge on Thursday prompted a lockdown at Garibaldi Secondary and Blue Mountain Elementary around noon. A passerby saw a teenager point “what looked like a realistic handgun” at a passing female and called the police, explained Ridge Meadows RCMP Insp. Dan Splinter, and

“out of an abudance of caution” the two schools, which are next to each other on 248th Street just north of Dewdney Trunk Road, were locked down for about 45 minutes. Three teenagers were sitting on a pickup truck on a 248th Street property, when one of the pointed the gun at the female. Ten cars responded, Splinter explained. “We flooded the area with cars – good to see the quick response,” he added. Police didn’t find the teens who fled the scene. But, Splinter said, police were “confident” it was not an “active shooter.”

A crash on Lougheed Highway on Sunday sent two people to hospital.

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Two schools were locked down on Thursday because of a gun scare. Someone heard a sound in the area that resembled an air-soft gun, he added. There was no threat inside the school and the students were never at risk, explained Grant Frend, principal of Garibaldi Secondary, and

from his perspective, the lockdown went well with students doing what they were supposed to do. “That’s why we do the drills, because when there’s elevated anxiety, they know what to do,” Frend said.

A car and an SUV collided at Kanaka Way and Lougheed Highway on Sunday afternoon, sending both drivers to the hospital. A female driver in her 60s was turning left onto Kanaka Way around 2:30 p.m. when an eastbound car collided with her – the SUV rolled over. Police will continue to investigate the accident, but alcohol was not a factor, according to Ridge Meadows RCMP. Both drivers were sent to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. The driver of the SUV was kept in hospital with her injuries, but the driver of the car was released after being treated. Anyone with information about this collision is asked to call RCMP at 604-463-6251.

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expected late Tuesday night, said Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association president George Serra. At a general meeting of the MRTA on Thursday, teachers were in favour of a yes vote, Serra said. “There was a resounding anger and frustration on government not budging one iota,” he added. The earliest teachers could be on strike would be on Monday, June 16. The provincial government has said that exams for students in Grades 10 to 12 will go ahead. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA), the government’s bargaining agent, has applied to the Labour Relations Board to require all services for completion of report cards deemed “essential” services. In the meantime, support staff at schools have inked a tentative five-year contract with the government.

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Haney resident John McKenzie called Maple Ridge bylaws about the unsightly conditions on the former Northumberland Court property on Fraser Street. He was pleased when they showed up promptly and sent in a contractor to mow the grass and clean up the property. Originally, an application was made to build on the property after Northumberland Court – often called the “ghetto” – was demolished, but the application has since lapsed.

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Council was to look at how a commercial and industrial plan could be implemented. by Maria Rantanen

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A draft implementation plan for the Maple Ridge Commercial and Industrial Strategy was on council’s Monday workshop agenda. Five immediate actions were recommended by staff. The first was the creation of a commercial node at 248th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road, and an application has already been made to develop at that corner. The second was creating an incentive program for commercial development. One objective could be a business park into the Albion Industrial Area.

Home-based businesses was the third recommendation, and this might result in zoning changes that support expanded home-based business opportunities. The Albion Industrial Area is the fourth focus area, and District staff is already in discussions with property owners. While the idea of a business park in the area has been discussed, the staff report noted that the current industrial uses are also important to the local economy. The fifth focus area was potential “employment generating lands.”

Council to improve highway

The workshop agenda also included a discussion about possible Lougheed Highway enhancement west of the downtown area to the Pitt Meadows border. Factors that will contribute to the development are the commercial/industrial strategy, the transportation plan, and a plan for a rapid bus from downtown Maple Ridge to the Evergreen Line.

C y In accordance with Section 99 of the Community Charter, Pitt Meadows City Council will formally receive the 2013 Annual Municipal Report package at the regular meeting of Council on June 17, 2014 at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. An opportunity for submissions and questions from the public will also be available at this time. A copy of the 2013 Annual Municipal Report package is available on-line or can be picked up at City Hall during regular business hours, 8:30 to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday. For further information, please contact: Mark Roberts, Director of Finance & Facilities 604-465-2449 mroberts@pittmeadows.bc.ca 12007 Harris Road Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B5 Phone: 604-465-5454 Fax: 604-465-2404 Email: mroberts@pittmeadows.bc.ca

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Proposed Centennial Gardens Open House Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services will be hosting an open house to discuss a proposed Centennial Garden in Pitt Meadows. This open house will be an opportunity for residents to share their ideas and suggestions on a variety of design elements that could be incorporated into the design of the proposed garden which is intended to mark Pitt Meadows Centennial year for current and future Pitt Meadows residents. Participants will be able to help identify the design components that they feel represent Pitt Meadows and provide the most benefit to its residents and park visitors in future years. The Parks design team would like to establish a Centennial Garden Steering Committee to review the ideas collectedandassistindevelopingarecommendationtoPittMeadowsCouncilonthepreferredgardendesign. The format will be an Open House with a short presentation by Park Planning Staff starting at 7:15 PM.

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Check of van in downtown Haney leads to Mission search and seizure.

Mounties pulled over a van in Maple Ridge that netted them a stash of drugs, an arsenal of firearms, and two arrests. Police released information Monday about a case that began to unfold on Thursday, May 29, when a Ridge Meadows RCMP officer pulled over a white van in downtown Haney. Initially, police discovered drugs in the van, explained Cpl. Alanna Dunlop. But a more detailed search uncovered a handgun and ammunition, which ultimately led the RCMP’s street enforcement team to a home in Mission. Armed with a warrant, the search turned up additional guns and ammunition, as well as an explosive device, body armour, and more drugs.

“All weapons, in particular firearms that are not registered or illegally carried, can pose a significant risk to public safety,” Dunlop said. “Canada’s laws in relation to firearms are very clear, and a person is required to have a permit to own and transport firearms. All restricted firearms must be properly registered.” RCMP allege that two of the firearms – one of which was a fully automatic assault rifle – were stolen. “Clearly, police are very concerned that this type of fire power is accessible in our community. Investigators are making every effort to pursue charges against the suspects in this case, and ensure all firearms are legally disposed of,” Dunlop said. A 29-year-old Mission man and a 37year-old Maple Ridge woman have been arrested, and charges are pending.

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Currently there are eight property development applications in Albion that could possibly be denser than originally allowed for. Last year, council voted to allow higher density in the Albion area in exchange for more amenity contributions. If the eight current applications come to fruition, they will add almost $600,000 into an amenity reserve fund – $3,100 would be contributed to the fund from each of the 188 properties. Half of the current 16 active development applications took advantage of the new density rules. District staff estimated that 40 additional lots were added because of the new density allowance.

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High interest taken in higher wage Seattle’s city council has made the audacious decision that if you’re going to work within city limits, you deserve at least $15 per hour. With the highest minimum wage in the country set to be phased in over three years, all eyes will be on the city to see which prognosticators’ tea leaves are correct. Business groups are decrying it, warning it will raise prices, push jobs out of the city and ruin the Seattle economy. Labour groups are promising that this will be a boon to local business as employees will soon have more spending money to put back into the economy. No doubt, some businesses already on the bubble won’t have the wherewithal to contend with the higher overhead. That is the nature of venture capitalism. But the trend in the last 30 years has been for the cost of living to rapidly outpace growth in wages, and we worry this represents a greater threat to the economy as a whole. Every year the cost of living in the Lower Mainland is dragged ever higher by our already absurd real estate market. Every extra dollar spent on housing is one that could have been spent in a local business. To her credit, raising the minimum wage to $10.25 was something thenB.C. Liberal leadership candidate Christy Clark campaigned on and implemented shortly after becoming premier, though she has rejected recent calls to raise it any higher. While $15 will hardly rescue the middle class, it’s nice to see at least one jurisdiction has decided that the race to the bottom has gone on long enough. – Glacier Media

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Dodgers and not beat the odds Much of the world marked the Day Dodgers” by none other than 70th anniversary of the D-Day Lady Astor (whose credentials for invasion that is generally considunderstanding danger in warfare ered as having marked the end of were limited to her notable batthe Second World War in Europe. tles with Winston Churchill). Actually, what they generally My father-in-law was one of miss – or gloss over – in nearly those D-Day Dodgers. all of the war movies about that Funny, the little he dared talk amazing assault involving hunabout his experiences didn’t dreds of thousands of particisound like he was dodging anypants and organizers working in thing. Indeed, the fact that he what may well be unparalleled didn’t say much spoke volumes. by Bob Groeneveld harmony is that the war was I know he was injured badly, nowhere near its end that day. and spent a great deal of time in In fact, the whole thing looked the torture chambers that were rather dicey, from the Allied perspective. When certainly jokingly referred to as hospitals. the sun set on June 6, 1944, only one contingent Being pinned under a tank, soaked in gasoline – as it happens, the Canadians who landed on and begging his buddies to shoot him if he startJuno Beach – met its objectives. ed to burn before he could be extricated, didn’t The Americans and British did not achieve sound like fun to me. He wasn’t expected to go what they’d set out to do, and wouldn’t for home with his legs, but beat those odds. another couple of days. The joys of fighting in Italy instead of the More importantly, there was still a heckuva lot tougher theatres was chronicled in a little ditty, of Europe to cross – for nearly a year. We are the D-Day Dodgers, written by one of The only real blessing is that, despite the the “lucky” souls who managed to side-step the deaths and dismemberments of tens of thouNormandy Invasion. sands of soldiers who hit those beaches that fine Look it up on YouTube. It’s absolutely hilariday, the percentage of losses turned out to be ous. It became quite popular among those who dramatically lower than had been expected when were targeted by Lady Astor’s disdain. the boats set sail from English shores. More sad than Astor’s unwarranted denigraThat translated into literally thousands more tion, however, is the dismissal of the Italy men who returned home to their wives and chilCampaign as a mere sideshow (when rememdren, or to their mothers and fathers, or survived bered at all) to the European conquest. to raise families of their own with whom they My family – I was still two brothers away from had the opportunity to grow old. being born – was in Holland at the time, sufIt may easily be forgotten that many Fathers fering under a ruthless occupation of a foreign Days were celebrated happily over the years country, spending the last part of the war underbecause the casualty estimates for D-Day were ground, on the invaders’ hit list. higher than the final outcome. My Dad didn’t speak much of that, either, but But then, lots of things have been forgotten the stories he told could raise the hair on the since that war played out. back of my neck. It’s forgotten that, two days before D-Day, War lessened the odds, but he – and other Allied soldiers marched into Rome, as part of the fathers – survived to celebrate many, many Italy Campaign that was so sorely misunderstood Fathers Days. that those who took part in it were labelled “DThis year is my first without him. Damn.

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Labour dispute

Teachers paid for smaller classes

Dear Editor, The government boasts, “Education funding up, number of students enrolled down.” Then what is the fuss? When “neighbourhood” schools started in Maple Ridge, each school’s staff was visited and told to that, if they signed on, they would the receive extra funding, more support teachers, and educational assistants to include all students with special needs. When asked how long the funding would last, there was no response. The coding for funding was changed, and now only students with major disabilities qualify. Students with ADHD aren’t funded at all, and provide major disruptions to class, without receiving support. There are students who have severe disabilities, needing individual help, who are left unsupported in class. Many students with special needs do not receive their allotted support, because other students who are a danger to themselves or others require more supervision. There are few children at the primary level assessed for having disabilities,

because of the lack of psychologists. Learning assistant teachers spend the majority of their time with “assessed” students, so the child who is just struggling a little cannot get support. This is why it is important to keep class sizes low. Every child needs quality time with the teacher. Teachers have compensated for the shortfall in funding by helping students individually at recess, lunch, and after school. It is rare that I get my full breaks. Now, I am locked out and I can’t help my students. Before provincial bargaining, Maple Ridge teachers gave up a salary increase to have lower class sizes and limited numbers of students with special needs. Legislation tore up our agreement, and left Maple Ridge teachers the worst paid in B.C. I’m tired of paying lawyers to fight the government to bring back the 2002 class size and composition language. Helen Homer, Maple Ridge [Note: A fuller version of this letter and similar ones are online at www.mrtimes.com. Click on Opinion/Letters.]

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Deadly drivers keep speeding

Dear Editor, It baffles me that people still speed through Meadow Town Centre parking lot. Daily, I watch cars fly across the parking lot, without stopping at the stop signs. I have seen police there, and hoped they would see the guy who just sped across the parking lot, or the lady who blew through all the stop signs, including the one where a little boy recently lost his life. What’s it going to take for people to slow down? Another death? These people clearly don’t value their lives. But you know what? Others do. My young girls and my husband value mine. I want to be part of their lives for as long as I can. So who do they think they are, to take that from my family? Slow down, please. L. Shaw, Maple Ridge

Animal welfare

Dogs’ playfulness frightful

Dear Editor, Just because you think that your dog is friendly doesn’t mean that my children think your dog is friendly. In fact, my kids are downright petrified when your dog runs over, barking and jumping and “just playing.” Get your dog on a leash and stop making our parks a scary place for my kids. Eric Stewart, Pitt Meadows

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tainly did not expect this. I’m on a modest pension, and it hurts that our provincial government decided to punish me/us with a 20 per cent tax increase for 2013. This increase seems a bit excessive, given that our government claims to limit taxes for low-income individuals. My income in 2013 increased six per cent from 2012. My federal tax increased nine per cent, and my provincial tax increased 20 per cent. Also, it appears, they took the backdoor approach by reducing our B.C. basic personal amount. I suppose the powers that be thought most residents would not notice. That “deduction” effectively increased our taxes about 20 per cent. For the first time in – I don’t know, maybe forever – the “basic personal amount” in the tax calculation form, was actually reduced for the year 2013. This will hurt primarily the lowest income earners. In 2010 the BPA value was increased to $11,000. In 2011 it was increased to $11,088. In 2012 it was increased to $11,354. In 2013 it was reduced to $10,276. Why? The equivalent federal tax BPA has increased, as expected, for every one of the above years: in 2010 to $10,382, in 2011 to $10,527, in 2012 to $10,822, and in 2013 to $11,038. B.C. residents need to be aware of this atrocity. Stan Marcone, Maple Ridge For more letters to the editor visit... www.mrtimes.com – Click on Opinion/Letters.

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o who is in charge? so long that one participant During the past said they would have passed couple of years, our anything to get to the end of municipal hall has the meeting. fundamentally changed its One bylaw passed changed approach to enforcement of licensing requirements for its bylaws. taxi drivers to renew their Bylaws are not criminal annual permit to drive a taxi offences; they are meant to in Maple Ridge. be local government helping Currently, before you can by Gordy Robson us live together peacefully. drive a cab, besides all of Our previous chief bylaw the criminal checks, you are officer Brock McDonald believed that edu- required to take a five-day course, called cation was the first step to bylaw enforce- PRO, at a cost of $535 at the Justice ment. After Brock retired, the collective Institute in New Westminster. wisdom under Mayor Ernie Daykin opted This bylaw required all grandfathered to bring in a new bylaw chief who had a cabbies to take the course before their much more aggressive nature. annual permit, issued by the RCMP, I am not saying anything defamawould be granted. Without notice or tory about our new chief of bylaws, discussion with anybody involved in the Liz Holitzki, who came from bylaw industry, the bylaw department chose enforcement in West Vancouver, an to interpret council’s instructions, and upper-crust residential community that enlisted a new RCMP member to assist in has no appetite for any commercial or a bylaw enforcement. industrial growth and is known for rigorIt is amazing to me that people who ous enforcement of bylaws. It is not Ms. have been driving a taxi for well over five Holitzki’s fault that our bylaw department years have been, without notice, told they has become what one councillor has cannot drive until they take a five-day referred to as “using Gestapo-like tactics.” course which, of course, takes them off It has to be who is in charge. the road – and there is a waiting list. I must disclose here that my family has Some of these drivers have driven taxis been affected by Ms. Holitzki’s approach. in our community for 20 years. My understanding is that our CAO, It is especially disturbing when, withMr. Jim Rule, is in charge, therefore he out notice, in a road-block on the Golden is responsible for the change of attitude Ears Bridge, a taxi driver is informed of in enforcement. Mr. Rule may say the this problem and ordered off the road. bureaucrats are just following municipal So Mayor Daykin, call off your storm policy which is developed thoughtfully in troops and have a sit-down with the consultation with stakeholders by council. stakeholders. These drivers are part of But, that is not true. our public transportation system. They Here is an example of the bylaw are not the enemy. Just saying… enforcement in which apparently all Gordy Robson’s column appears Tuesdays in the print and/or council members are complicit. It was at online versions of The TIMES. Reactions can be emailed c/o editorial@mrtimes.com a recent council meeting, which went on

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B.C. Premier Christy Clark attended the Pitt Meadows centennial Citizens of the Century ceremony on Friday, and had pictures taken with several of the guests, including former City clerk Joe Antalek. He started as an assistant municipal clerk at age 18, became B.C.’s youngest municipal clerk a few years later, and went on to work for Pitt Meadows for upwards of three decades before retiring. Roxanne Hooper/TIMES

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Children inspire moms to quit smoking

BC Lung Association provides free resources and online support to stop puffing.

Trek event, a two-day, 200-km ride to help fight lung disease. I made it the entire way and was so proud. In fact, I had so much fun I’m doing it again this September.” Maple Ridge resident Adriana Anderson-Viskovich was a chronic quitter before she finally quit for good four years ago – after having smoked from the age of 13 to 30. “I’d go to bed hating the fact I was a smoker so I would throw all my smokes out,” she said. “Then by lunch the next day I’d go out and buy more. I quit too many times to count, and only a handful of times did I make it past 24 hours.” Anderson-Viskovich’s son and husband were inspiration to stop smoking for good. “I quit for my son Cole. He’s 10 now and I want to set a good example. I felt terrible subjecting him to second-hand smoke. And I quit for my husband. He’s never smoked a day in his life, and worried sick about my smoking,” she said. Shauna Paul, who lives in Maple Ridge and is the mother of three young children, quit smok-

hree local mothers have quit smoking inspired largely by their children and having a healthier family life. Michelle Lylack, a Pitt Meadows resident, quit smoking on her son’s birthday two years ago after a 31-year habit. “My biggest reason for quitting was my son,” she said. “He pleaded for me to stop smoking and was so proud when I did. He said it was the best birthday gift I could ever give him.” Lylack tried many things – nicotine patch, prescription medication for quitting smoking, hypnosis – before laser therapy helped along with support from family, friends, and the BC Lung Association’s QuitNow online community. “In order to quit, I had to recreate my life,” Lylack said. “I started running and then cycling and participated in the BC Lung Association annual Bicycle

Shauna Paul wanted to quit smoking to be a role model for her children Kaylee, four, Dustinn, seven, and Allyson, two (not in the picture).

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ing because she didn’t want her kids to follow her example – and she wanted to save money. In terms of what finally motivated her to quit for good, Paul says it was her kids. “I love my children and I don’t want my smoking to rub off on

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Brain injury support

• Maple Ridge Brain Injury Support Group, for survivors and families living with acquired brain injury, meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the family education centre, 22554 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge. Info: Nora Chambers at 604-862-9724.

Alouette Addictions

• Alouette Addictions, #201-22477 Lougheed Hwy., holds a free support group every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m, called Dual Exhaust, for people who have experiences with mental health and addictions. Info: www.alouetteaddictions.org.

Special needs support

• Parents Supporting Parents, a group of parents who have a passion for supporting other parents of special needs children, meets the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church 9975 272nd St., Maple Ridge. Cost: $10/person. Info: Anne at 604-477-2575.

June 14: Strawberry tea

• St. John the Divine Anglican Church is holding a strawberry tea from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with crafts, plants, and baking for sale. The church is at 21299 River Rd.

• Songstage, an open mike session where songwriters get to perform their original songs in front of an audience, takes place at The ACT, 11944 Haney Pl., Maple Ridge, from 7 to 9 p.m.

• The multiple sclerosis self-help group for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, Hope & Balance, meets the second Thursday of each month at Willow Manor, 12275 224th St., from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Info: Greg at 604-895-8202 or turnbull27@shaw.ca. • A support group for widowed and divorced women aged 55 and older meets the last Friday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Info: Rose at 604-4678319 or Lil at 604-463-4703.

• Golden Ears Gogos meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Fraser Room of the Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. They raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation which supports African grandmothers who care for children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic. Info: Lynn Rajala at lrajala@shaw.ca or 604-467-1235.

June 12: Seniors

Gay support group

• Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter, an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual, and questioning men, meets the last Friday of every month. Info and meeting location: Art at 604-462-9813 or Don at 604-329-9860.

Alzheimer’s support

• Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers monthly support groups for early-stage patients and family caregivers. The groups offer practical tips, a supportive environment, and a chance to learn from others in similar circumstances. Info about meetings: Call 604298-0780 or 604-298-0782, email dleclair@alzheimerbc.org, or visit their website at www.alzheimerbc.org.

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• Cliff Jury from Wild Birds Unlimited will talk about Birding in B.C.: Attracting Birds to Your Backyard. Jury will provide wide-ranging information about bird habitat, behaviour and protection and he will discuss how to attract birds to your backyard and how to keep them coming back. The talk is at 2 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Library. Info: 604-467-7417.

June 12: Ex-service

• Ridge Meadows Ex-Service Women’s Club meets for their annual June luncheon at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 88, 22101 224th St., Maple Ridge, in the Fireside Room. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is at noon.

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June 12: Seniors

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Fathers Day

Home improvements

One dad to another, detectors key to protecting family Handyman Morgan Jensen will answer your home improvement questions. Visit his website at www. jbshomeimprovement.ca or send your questions to morganjensen@shaw.ca.

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es, we need to install smoke detectors. Of all the recent changes to the BC Building Code, the installation of smoke detectors has to be one of the most important and critical. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must be an integral part of every residential safety plan, but unfortunately many of us are missing the point. I admit it, I don’t have enough in my own home, and I don’t have the right type. Rather than going into detail about how many people die or are injured each year in an attempt to scare you, as a father I would rather use this space to help you understand what you can do, right now, to help protect your fmaily. The cost is minimal, the resulting effect is huge, and don’t we all want to protect our families?

There are basically two types of smoke detector technology: 1. Ionization type detectors are more responsive to flaming fires, using radioactive material to detect smoke but they are not as effective at detecting smouldering fires. They have been around for a while and are found in most older homes with smoke alarms. 2. Photoelectric type detectors use a light source reflected into a chamber and are much more responsive to smouldering fires, ones that take a long time to erupt into flame. Smoke is the one of the biggest killers in residential fires. 3. Combined units use both ionization and photoelectric technology and are the best to install. There are also carbon monoxide detectors on the market, and combined units that use all three types of technology, but I won’t discuss those in today’s article. Having the best units in the home is great, but they also have to be located properly, and ideally be hardwired and interconnected. For many years, pretty much since 1979, the building code has required that smoke alarms be installed in all newly built homes, apartments, condos, and so on. Battery-operated alarms were allowed for some time, but today they must be hardwired directly into the home’s electrical system. Yes, they will have battery backup as a

rule, but hardwiring is the best. wired units are best. If you’re renovating your home in any 3. Interconnected units are required in way, you must hardwire in smoke detecany structure with more than one floor, tors as well. and always when there are suites, whethInterconnected smoke detectors are er they’re rental or family suites. critical in larger homes with multiple levI almost forgot about location, and this els, and must be used when creating any is very important as well. rental suites. For many years the most common rule Legal suites in the home bring with of thumb was to locate smoke alarms them many comoutside of bedrooms, plex building code near kitchens, and requirements, but so on. one of the most Today the building important is the code requires that installation of interthey be located in connected alarms. bedrooms where a These operate in door can be closed, much the same way and in other critical as any other smoke areas. alarm except that all For exact details alarms sound when about the current one is activated. This code please go to allows everyone in your city or municithe structure to be pal website for more “This is actually from my own home,” said notified that there is information. a fire or smoke some- TIMES columnist Morgan Jensen, “It’s not only Your local fire where in the building missing but also in the wrong location.” department will also and gives them time provide help, as well to evacuate. as most home buildIn summary: ers, licensed electricians, and competent 1. There are two basic types of smoke contractors. detectors, ionization and photoelectric, but As I mentioned before, the cost is mincombined units are best. imal, the result is huge, please do your 2. Although battery-operated alarms are homework and get all the information to still allowed in limited situations, hardhelp ensure your family is safe.

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Fundraiser

Chance to win a Fiat for Dad

Local Rotary Clubs offer kids a different gift idea for Father’s Day this year. by Roxanne Hooper rhooper@mrtimes.com

Lauren and Davis Balla, nine, sent in a funny photo of their dad, D’Arcy. But since he’s the hubby of The TIMES’ publisher, he doesn’t qualify.

June 13 deadline

A funny dad gets golf gift

eaders who share their funniest pictures of their father with us are automatically entered into a giveaway, they could receive a golf package for four to Hacker’s Haven in Maple Ridge. If you or your father, or both, are residents of Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows, and you send in a hilarious picture of Dad, you’re in the running – and just in time for Father’s Day. Deadline for photos is noon on Friday, June 13, and pictures – plus name and contact information – must be sent to: contest@ mrtimes.com.

hen looking for those unusual gift ideas for Dear Old Dad this Father’s Day, sometimes it helps to look to the community for ideas. Here’s one locals might want to ponder leading up to his special day on June 15. The Rotary Duck Race is coming up again, and a $21,000 Fiat Pop hatchback is up for grabs – again thanks to Maple Ridge Chrysler. This event, organized by both the Haney and Meadow Ridge Rotary Clubs, is in its fourth year of raising money for kids in this community. The clubs and recipient sports and youth groups have members out selling the $10 tickets at many of the larger community events. The goal is to sell 10,000 tickets and raise $100,000 for local youth organizations. For each ticket sold, there will be a corresponding rubber ducky set loose on the Alouette River on Aug. 31, and the lucky duck to cross the finish line first earns its ticket holder a car. There’s also chances to win a series of other prizes from Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Fuller Watson, Meadow Gardens Golf Club, and Haney Sewing and Sound. For more details, visit the duck website at www.rotaryduckrace.ca.

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

On Deck

Ridge girl chosen Fifteen-year-old Maple Ridge resident and basketball player Alexis Toren has been named the top shooter in B.C. in her category, and is already receiving interest from post-secondary institutions. She was recently chosen to play shooting guard for the B.C. U15 team and is the only player from the community to achieve this. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

The bike park is fun for all levels.

Workers wanted The fourth and final weekend of the series of Albion Bike Skills Park takes place this weekend. The work begins at 12 p.m., and volunteers are needed to help put the final touches on the park as the facility prepares for its grand opening on June 21. The park is located at Jackson Rd. and 102nd Ave, and more information can be found on the Maple Ridge Parks and Leisure website. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Athletics lauded The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Secondary School Athletic Association is extending an invitation to the 2014 Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Meadowridge School. All athletic directors and coaches are invited. Meadowridge is located at 12222 240th St., Maple Ridge. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Coaches called Baseball coaches are encouraged to get involved with the Ridge Meadows Minor Baseball Association summer programs and camps. Registration is on now. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

Game for charity A charity hockey game, the Crohns Hockey classic, will take place on June 23. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”

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

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Neptunes make waves The Maple Ridge Leisure Centre was a flurry of activity this weekend, when the Haney Neptunes Swim Club hosted its 2014 Invitational Swim Meet this past weekend. The competition ran all day on Saturday and Sunday.

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In a road game that saw Burrards’ goalie Frankie Scigliano face 45 shots on net, the Maple Ridge squad emerged victorious against the Nanaimo Timbermen on Sunday night. But the victory was by no

means a given. Both teams went goal-for-goal through both the second and third periods, each scoring two in the second and four in the third. But by the time the final buzzer sounded, it was Maple Ridge that came out on top, with a score of 10-8. Andrew Murphy scored the game-winner for the Burrards, shortly before the Timbermen answered back with their eighth goal of the game. It was Garret McIntosh who gave the Burrards the insurance

they needed when he scored on an empty net, with just 18 seconds left in the game. Both sides had a solid penalty kill, and the Burrards kept the Timbermen to an 0-6 record on the man advantage. The win was a welcome one, after the Burrards fell to the Victoria Shamrocks on Friday night. The Burrards were looking to break the Victoria Shamrocks’ undefeated record this season. It was also Burrards’ goalie Franki Scigliano’s first game.

However, the Shamrocks would not go quietly. The shots on goal were 20 during the third period and 52 in the game for the Shamrocks, whereas the Burrards managed 11 shots in the final 20 minutes, and a total of 33 throughout the game. In the end, Victoria added to their undefeated record and took the game by a score of 7-4. The Burrards’ next game is June 12 in New Westminster, and their next home game is on June 15 at Planet Ice, against the Burnaby Lakers, at 6:45 p.m.

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