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Ghosts

Dabbling in the paranormal A local society tries to explain alleged hauntings.

group in the woods and, according to Anderson, heard leaves rustling and the sound of someone shuffling next to him when nothing was there. “I honestly think it’s the same thing by Samantha Shirley-Urano that’s been around him a couple Special to the TIMES times,” Anderson said. “When we alloween has long since were doing the interview around a come and gone, and with particular area of the haunted attracit many people quickly tion, we heard a thump. I heard a forgot about the ghouls thump underneath the porch. Kevin and spirits customary for that time was standing on top of the porch and of year. he heard the thump behind him. He However, for one Maple Ridge heard the door closing of the factory resident ghosts continue to be a and footsteps shuffling towards him. part of her daily life. I think he’s a lot more sensitive than Heather Anderson, a mother me. I’m about as sensitive as a brick, of four, is a member of the B.C. but he seems to be able to kind of see Ghosts and Hauntings Research these things and feel them.” Society, a group that strives to Some people may be skeptical of document and validate occurrences the work Anderson and the sociof allegedly true hauntings in the ety members do, but she said that province, especially in the Lower “whether or not ghosts exist, we Mainland area. can’t really deny that people are havWith a combination of studying ing experiences.” past history for context, monitoring “It’s not up to us to negate them,” the area, eye-witness accounts and she said. “Our job is to support them, the occasional help of psychics, but there are other people out there Anderson and the society try to who feel their job is to call them find out what really happens with crazy and call them liars and hoaxclaims of paranormal activity in sters and stuff like that. But you can’t homes or buildings. deny it does happen. Whatever the Recently the group travelled phenomenon is, it does happen.” to Hell’s Gate to study reports of Anderson said more ghost “sightghost sightings. ings” may be thought to happen Anderson said visitors to Hell’s around Halloween, but the society Gate have reported seeing people gets most reports during the summer. who “tend to disappear in front of “I think part of it might be people the witnesses’ eyes.” are outside longer later at night, it’s “Someone said they saw a little quieter,” she said. “I don’t know, girl, another person had seen a people tend to stay indoors in the man smoking in the lounge area wintertime. And sightings can be they have there, and that’s all in absolutely anywhere. They can be in Troy Landreville/TIMES period dress,” she said. “So they’re new houses, old houses, sidewalks, not real, they’re not human.” Maple Ridge’s Heather Anderson is part of B.C. Ghosts and Haunting Research Society. streets, you name it.” When the society travelled to The society has accounts of “haunttromping ‘ghost hunters’ that people generally Hell’s Gate they interviewed people ings” they’ve researched on their think of when they hear of groups like ours,” who work there, and also set up cameras to website, www.psican.org/ghrs/bc/, and she said. monitor some rooms. encourages others who have had experiences “We try to bring a balanced approach to Afterwards they go through the tapes, and to come forward. things in that we go into an allegedly haunted Anderson said there were a couple things on “We want to hear your experiences,” she area, not to find ghosts, but to see what’s the tapes they need to examine. said. “We’re not going to make fun of them; there.” “I heard music on the tape, so we need we’ll support you in any way we can. We And often, they find nothing. to find out if there’s a source for that,” she don’t clear homes, which means we don’t go “A lot of times we’ll be sitting there and explained. “It’s not likely, because the attracin with sage and chant and try and get rid nothing happens,” she said. “It’s not a gold tion’s shut down now, but I did hear some of whatever you have. We’re pretty down mine of paranormal activity, that’s for sure. music. And there was some banging on the to earth people; we’re not the frenzied ghost It happens when it wants to happen and we tape, but I think that was probably the heater fanatics you see on TV. We’re pretty boring have no way of foreseeing that.” coming on. But we have to sift through it and actually, we’re just normal people.” But Anderson said when they visited Hell’s made sure they’re not natural occurrences.” And if you’ve had a brush with the paraGate there were things she would deem A ghost research society may evoke images normal, Anderson said they will be a willing unexplained occurrences. of dramatic television reality shows, but audience. One of her teammates from the society, for Anderson said they are nothing like on TV. “My message is ‘don’t be afraid if you have instance, was walking behind the rest of the “We’re not the thrill-seeking, cemeterya story to share’,” she said.

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Teenager sexually assaulted

An attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning near 7-Eleven on Harris Road. by Amy Judd

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A teenage girl is left traumatized by a sexual assault last week. She was near a 7-Eleven on Harris Road in Pitt Meadows between 3 and 4 a.m. on Thursday, when she became separated from a friend. She then met up with a man she didn’t know, and after walking a short distance away with him, that’s when police say the alleged sexual assault occurred. “I want to alert our citizens to this event, both for their safety and in an attempt to identify the suspect,” Supt. Dave Walsh said RCMP Ridge Meadows RCMP Supt. Dave Walsh. The suspect is described as a Hispanic-looking man, 25 to 35 years old, with a stocky build, long dark hair, and some facial hair. “The investigation into the sex assault is just starting, and we will make all attempts at identifying, and charging the person responsible,” Walsh said. The serious crimes unit is now investigating, but Walsh cautioned that all residents, and in particular women, should be aware of their surroundings. Tips can be directed to 604-463-6251.

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Cadets under magnifying glass

Members of the 1838 Royal Canadian Army Cadets are holding the 69th annual ceremonial review in Maple Ridge on May 29. by Amy Judd

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The sounds of marching feet will fill the air next Sunday as local cadets celebrate their year of training. “This is where the cadet corps puts on a show,” said Lieutenant J. Donald E. Caissie, C.D., administration and public affairs officer for the 1838 Royal Canadian Army Cadets. Awards are also handed out, and this year a veteran from Afghanistan will be inspecting the troops. Caissie said the whole corps is required to attend. “Whether you’ve been there 10 days or seven years,” he said. “We attempt to put our best foot forward that day.” The 1838 Royal Canadian Army Cadets has gone through some changes in the past few

years, and Caissie said it is hard to say why membership may be down at the moment. “I would say the youth of today are not like the youth of 10 years ago,” he said. “It takes a special kind of kid to hang in there for seven years.” However, the ones dedicated to this regiment now will be proud to parade and march on the day, and all members of the public are invited to come see what it’s all about. “It’s a day where basically the cadets are given their awards,” said Caissie. “They’ve worked really hard.” “The corps is presenting itself to the community, to their families.” Royal Canadian Army Cadets no longer train to defend the nation, explained Caissie. Army cadets today are taught outdoors training, canoeing, and abseiling. The three main goals of the army cadet program is to teach and instil good citizenship and leadership practices, physical fitness, and an interest in the related element of the Canadian Armed Forces. Caissie said, however, that cadets are not enrolled in the

Canadian Armed Forces, and have no obligation to do so, upon release from the cadet system. The 69th annual ceremonial review takes places Sunday, May 29, starting at 1 p.m. in the hospice thrift store parking lot, opposite The Royal Canadian Legion, at the corner of 224th Street and Brown. Maple Ridge Army Cadets parade every Monday and Thursday evenings, between 7 and 9 p.m., in the basement of the Maple Ridge Legion, at the corner of 224th Street and Brown Avenue, entrance at rear. Army Cadets is open to Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 18. Interested youth are invited to attend to the corps, along with their parents. For more information check out www.cadets.ca/lhq/1838army.

Sea cadet ceremony

The Maple Ridge Sea Cadet Corps will have its second annual review on Wednesday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Glenwood Elementary where they meet regularly throughout the year. The sea cadets will be reviewed by Lieutenant-

Commander Pamela Audley. The sea cadets have about 45 kids in the local corps and are always looking for more. The sea cadets are sponsored by the Navy League of Canada Maple Ridge Branch.

Air cadets’ review

The 583 Coronation Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, will hold their 57th annual ceremonial review at the Golden Ears Winter Club from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. This ceremony also marks the end of the year for the air cadet training program, and cadets will be able to show their accomplishments to their families, friends, and the community. Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony to learn about what cadets do, including training glider pilots, power pilots, and learning first aid, various drills, survival skills, and flag party drills. Aside from the demonstrations, there will also be scholarships and awards presented to the cadets. For more information on the cadet program, for ages 12 to 18, call 604-462-9388.

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Award

Accomplishments earn students trip to Vienna

A Meadowridge pupil is off to the International Philosophy Olympiad 2011.

Kevin Oh receiving his award at the Sanofi Aventis Biotalent Challenge. From left, Norma Biln, board member for Biotalent Canada, Dr. Moira Stilwell, MLA Vancouver-Langara, and Jason Locklin, national director of government and external relations for Sanofi Pasteur.

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Kevin Oh is no stranger to achieving recognition in subjects ranging from English to science. The 17-year-old, a Grade 12 student at Meadowridge School, recently came second in the Sanofi Aventis Biotalent Challenge for his research in an HIV diagnosis method. He has been doing an internship with the BC Cancer Agency. He plays the clarinet. He volunteers with St. John’s Ambulance. And, he plays badminton on a provincial team. His humble attitude toward his successes would never reveal, however, that he is also going to be one of only two students representing Canada – for the first time – at a philosophy competition in Vienna later this week. “I actually founded the team by contacting the federation,” Oh explained. He will be going with another Meadowridge student, Farah Bogani, and their headmaster Hugh Burke from May 26 to 29. “It’s a very big deal in many places in the world,” said Burke of the International Philosophy Olympiad 2011. “Both are exceptional philosophy students.”

Just to add to the challenge, students taking part in the competition have to write an essay in four hours, in a language not their mother tongue. Oh will be writing his in English, while Bogani will be writing hers in French. “The theme this year is ‘power and powerlessness of philosophy’,” said Burke, adding, “they will be give a choice of one of four quotes to write on from a given philosopher.” As a practice question, Burke assigned the students the following essay question: The function of art is one of supporting, maintaining, affirming, and enhancing life. We may, therefore, identify another one of art’s roles in Nietzsche’s philosophy: the role of being a stimulant to life as an expression of the will to power:

“For a stimulant is what propels and advances, what lifts a thing beyond itself; it is increase of power.” Art, then, may be understood as a transfigurer of existence: as an expression of the will to power in its full plenitude. In the Birth of Tragedy, Nietzche, referring to music (the Dionysiac aspect of art), says, “is the direct copy of the will itself, and therefore represents the metaphysical of everything physical in the world.” Oh is not fazed by questions like this one, however. “I’ve written essays in the past,” he said simply. The Olympiad consists of the essay competition, and then the students will get to attend workshops with philosophy professors from around the world, and go on a philosophy tour of Vienna.

C y NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS City of Pitt Meadows Arena Completion Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2494, 2011

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, the City of Pitt Meadows proposes to adopt the City of Pitt Meadows Arena Completion Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2494, 2011 to fund the completion of the cost of revitalizing the Pitt Meadows Arena. The purpose of the bylaw is to authorize the City of Pitt Meadows to borrow upon the credit of the municipality a sum not exceeding $4,500,000 in order to undertake and carry out or cause to be carried out the completion of construction of the upgrades to the Pitt Meadows Arena generally in accordance with general plans on file in the municipal office and to do all things necessary in connection therewith. The estimated cost to complete the upgrades of the Pitt Meadows Arena, including expenses incidental thereto, is $4.5 million dollars, which is the amount of debt created by this Bylaw. The City of Pitt Meadows Council may proceed with the adoption of the bylaw unless, by the deadline set out below, at least 10% of the electors of the City of Pitt Meadows indicate their opposition and that the Council must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding. Elector response forms must be given in the form established by Council and available at the Pitt Meadows City Hall. Elector Response Forms, as well as, the proposed Bylaw are available at the Pitt Meadows City Hall located at: 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or from the Pitt Meadows web site at www. pittmeadows.bc.ca. Originals of completed Elector Response Forms must be received by the Director of Corporate Services at City Hall at the address listed above no later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. The only persons entitled to sign the elector response forms are the electors of Pitt Meadows who meet the following criteria: • Eighteen years of age or older; and • A Canadian citizen; and • Have resided in British Columbia for at least six months; and • Have resided in, OR have been the registered owner of real property (and have been designated as the elector in regard to that property) in, the City of Pitt Meadows for at least thirty days; and • Are not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment or otherwise disqualified by law from voting in local elections; and • Are entitled to sign this alternative approval process elector response form and have not previously signed an alternative approval process elector response form for the proposed Bylaw.

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Oh is not focused on reaching a specific place in the competition: “If I do that, the actual essay writing might not go as smoothly,” he said. “I believe our students will be highly competitive,” Burke added. If Oh’s achievement in the Biotalent Challenge is anything to go by, he really has nothing to worry about. He came second for his work in diagnosing HIV using B cell phenotypes. He worked on a personal project last year, and said from there he had the privilege of meeting and talking with Dr. Ryan Brinkman at the BC Cancer Agency, whom he is still working with, when he can. “Mine is unconventional in that it is with an emerging method,” Oh said of his research that

earned him second place the first time he entered the competition. Oh definitely has a bright future ahead of him, and he’s just taking it all in stride. “Kevin also inspires confidence,” said Burke. “So, we were able to give him a whole bunch of permissions. He’s very bright and very personable,” he added. “In other words he told us what to do, and we went along with it,” Burke laughed. Oh currently has admission to Duke, Columbia, University of California, Berkeley, Brown, McGill, Dartmouth, University of Chicago, just to name a few, and he is wait-listed at Harvard and Stanford. “I’m thinking I’ll be wanting to go to Duke most likely,” Oh said. “Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to become a doctor,” and he commented Duke is a better pre-med school. His experience at Meadowridge has helped Oh on his way to achieving his many goals. “Being a private institution and having small class sizes, it was much more supportive,” he said. “[My teachers] were supportive in missing all the school in order to accomplish all this.” Burke concluded: “Teaching here is more a matter of working alongside of kids who are already motivated to do really well… When you have students like Kevin, you don’t get in their way.”

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Public appeal

Child’s hearing device lost Drunk driver hits bridge rail Part of a kid’s hearing aid went missing downtown. by Amy Judd

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An example of what a cochlear implant hearing device looks like. appealing to the public for help in finding this device. It was lost in the area of Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge,

Reminders to boaters

A Langley man didn’t make it all the way across the Golden Ears.

A drunk driver was attempting to head home to Langley across the Golden Ears Bridge last Wednesday, when he drove his Ford Focus into the guard rail. Ridge Meadows RCMP showed up shortly after the crash and found that the man was showing signs he may have been drinking. After failing the roadside test, the 35year-old received an immediate roadside prohibition, meaning he cannot drive for 90 days and his car will be impounded for 30 days.

As the nice summer-like weather returns to the Lower Mainland, RCMP are also issuing a reminder about the need for boat safety. People have a responsibility to be safe when they’re out in a boat, said RCMP Cpl. Mike Schmeisser. “A few minutes spent before you head out on the water, can save your life.” Boat operators are responsible for the safety of everyone on board their vessel, including themselves. Basic safety equipment (including properly fitting personal flotation devices), emergency equipment, and a sober operator are a must.

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between the District hall tower and the south side of Haney Place Mall, possibly near The ACT theatre’s west-side entrance. The family believes it went missing just after 2 p.m. on May 16. The hearing aid is tan brown and black in colour. Anyone who locates this child’s missing hearing aid is asked to call Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-4636251, or to bring it in to the police offices at 11990 Haney Pl.

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Walk in Pitt Meadows good for lungs

A stroll on Sunday will raise money for cystic fibrosis research and education.

with cystic fibrosis. May is cystic fibrosis awareness month and the GreatStrides walk will take place across the country to raise money for research, education and treatment. Last year the Pitt Meadows walk raised $6,000. by Maria Rantanen Cystic fibrosis is a dismrantanen@mrtimes.com ease that requires daily Emily Bateson and work for both the patient Melissa Powell-Davis, both and the caregivers. 9, think CF should stand “I do something every for “cure found.” day for cystic fibrosis,” Unfortunately, it stands Lockett said. for cystic fibrosis, a condiNot only does the treattion they both were diagment, medications, and nosed with as infants. vitamins cost both famThe girls ilies about are second $10,000 per cousins, year, it is and their also time mothers, consumwho are ing and cousins, a “24/7 help to worry,” support Lockett each other said. in the treatThe girls ment of do physio this rare, for breathMelissa Powell-Davis (left) and genetic Emily Bateson, second cousins, both ing twice a disease day when have cystic fibrosis. that causes they’re severe respiratory and healthy, but three or four other health complications. times a day if they’re sick. Karen Bateson, Emily’s The Greatstrides Walk mother, and Lisa Lockett, across Canada is held on Melissa’s mother, have May 29 this year and it is helped to organize the being hosted on the same GreatStrides walk for five day at 10 a.m. at the south years in Pitt Meadows to end of Harris Road in Pitt show support for people Meadows.

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How do you play a character literally named ‘The Big Stone’? Local actress Tirra Dent found out that playing a part devoid of most emotions, and wearing a mask the entire play is not nearly as easy as one might think. For her, this is her most passionate, challenging, and rewarding role to date. Dent, a graduate of Douglas College’s theatre program, is playing one of three Stones in Eurydice, a play by Sarah Ruhl which runs in Vancouver from late May to early June. It is based on the Greek myth about Orpheus who must journey to the underworld to bring back his wife Eurydice. Just as they are nearing the world above, he looks back at her, which was the one thing he must not do, and she disappears back into the underworld forever. “It’s very much modern though,” said Dent of Ruhl’s version, which retells the myth and focuses on Eurydice’s choice to return to earth with Orpheus or stay in the underworld with her father. Dent, along with two others to make up the three Stones, is an integral part of the underworld life. “We introduce the essence of the

underworld,” she told the TIMES. But, for her it is a labour of love and “We introduce the underworld and she doesn’t regret it for a moment. we let go of the underworld.” She credits director Missy Cross Dent explained that it is very chaland actress Joey Bothwell for helping lenging to be behind a mask as the her through this project and realizing audience cannot see her face, and her potential. she must tell her story with her body “They are two of the most pasonly. sionate women I have ever met,” The three Stones used to be people, said Dent. “It’s worth it to work with but have been in the underworld so these people.” long, they’ve become like stones and After this project wraps, Dent will do not remember how to be human. be looking for more projects to tide “We’re trying to cover and conceal her over until she leaves for physourselves from reality,” she said, and ical theatre school in Australia in believes this to be an January. indication of the soci“I love physical “We’re trying to ety we live in. theatre,” she said. People hide behind “Physical theatre is cover and conceal their own masks what I want to get ourselves from of computers, cell into in the future.” reality.” phones, and do not She eventually interact that much wants to work in the Tirra Dent face-to-face anymore. field where she can “We hide ourselves use her theatre trainthese days,” said Dent. “The Stones ing as a kind of therapy for others. are very much like that.” “Theatre kind of opened a door “It’s a difficult piece,” she added. mentally for me,” she said. “The “And not in a bad way. I love chalwork we do in theatre is very spiritlenges.” ual, very healing. I’d like to share Dent and the other actors have that with a person.” done extensive work with masks and For now she is concentrating on physical theatre to tell the play in being ‘The Big Stone’ and then fursuch a way that, she said, it is unlike thering her career on the stage. anything she’s ever seen before. “I’m very open to whatever comes “I’ve been in theatre for almost around,” she said, which is about as four years professionally, and I’ve far away from a stone as one can get. never seen it,” she said. Eurydice opens May 25 and runs “The greatest part about this is that until June 3 at Studio 16, 1555 West it’s a complete ensemble effort,” she 7 Ave. in Vancouver. Tickets are $20, added. “Every frame is an art piece.” or $10 for preview shows. Driving into Vancouver almost For more information check out every day for rehearsals and for the www.gvpta.ca/vancouver-theatreshow is expensive, admitted Dent. guide/event/eurydice/.

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Oil question simply one slippery issue While the Conservative government’s promise to cross-examine Big Oil over the price of gasoline may give some of us a fleeting sense of satisfaction, one hopes Canadians recognize the pronouncement for what it is: theatre. Industry Minister Tony Clement made the declaration recently, saying his no-nonsense government would haul industry executives in front of a panel of righteously outraged MPs to answer some sticky questions about the current spike in fuel. The petroleum fat cats will be made to squirm, he vowed, as they struggle to explain the numbers at the pump that vary so wildly from day to day, from place to place, and in seeming independence from the price of crude. While this amusing little show might score political points for the actors, the process will ultimately do little to help the public fill up their tanks. This isn’t the first time that the charade has been initiated. This isn’t the first time that the politicians “looking out for Canadians’ best interests” have thumped their chests and proclaimed that they would, by Jove, finally get some serious answers. Past experience has shown that there is nothing our leaders can do to force prices down without serious consequences for the market and the larger economy. All they can do is make the oil oligarchs sweat for a few hours on Parliament Hill before sending them back on their way to the bank, laughing. Ottawa could do a far greater service for motorists – and for Canadians in general – by ensuring we share in the petroleum windfall. A good start would be to cancel the billions of dollars in corporate tax cuts planned for coming years. If the Tories want to help us, they should drop the theatrics and do what’s right for Canadians.

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No real surprise here, folks Okay, let’s get this straight: afforded in our democratic, parliathere are actually some folks mentary system of government. out there who are surprised that It’s actually quite logical, when Stephen Harper wasted no time you think about it. in proving himself a two-faced, We, the people, choose our govmealy mouthed jerk with absoernment on Election Day. After lutely no respect for his office or that, apparently, it’s not ours anyfor the people who entrusted him more – it’s Harper’s. to it. By the way, do you recall the Sure, I’ll admit that even I was other cabinet appointment Harper a bit taken aback by how quickly made that day in 2006? by Bob Groeneveld he built up his head of steam. A fellow named David Emerson But surprised? had been elected as a Liberal, and Surprised that he has totally with an uncanny understanding dissed the Senate, his own Parliament, and the of the “Harper Government” concept, crossed the people who gave his political party a majority floor of the House to join the Conservatives, litgovernment so he could do whatever he darned erally moments after the last ballot was counted. well pleased? And Stephen Harper who had loudly chided All in one fell swoop? previous floor-crosser Belinda Stronach and the C’mon, folks, look at his record. There’s nothLiberals who had accepted her into their fold… ing new happening here. who practically proclaimed that all floor-crossers This is the guy who shouted from the rooftops should be horse-whipped and be forced to seek that the Senate needed reforming – when he was re-election… punished Emerson by forcing him in Opposition. He vehemently maintained that to take a plum cabinet post. Senators should be elected – when he was in Harper is the fellow who appointed 18 Senators Opposition. He vociferously decried the patronin a single day in December 2008, out of fear age embodied in Senate appointments – when he that the Liberals and NDP might thwart the will was in Opposition. of the people by following normal Parliamentary And when he made his first leap off the procedure and joining forces to provide Opposition benches… when he had the opporCanadians with a stable, majority coalition. He tunity to stand on his principles (which would didn’t want those Senate seats to be filled at the have been helpful, with just a wobbly minorwhim of evil power-grabbers. ity under his unsteady feet)… when he had the Now he has re-appointed to the Senate a opportunity to show his opportunistic predecescouple of ne’er-do-well politicians who gave up sors how a principled politician treats his contheir Senate appointments to run as legitimate stituents, the people of Canada… when he had politicians. Unfortunately, they failed in their the opportunity to do the right thing… shot at legitimacy. …he didn’t. They let the Conservative side down, and lost He needed a cabinet minister, and the closest their election bids. one he could find was a crony who didn’t make But not to worry, Stephen Harper is a man the grade at the ballot box. filled with forgiveness and magnanimity. Remember Michael Fortier? He ran for an Folks, we had that election because he was MP’s chair, and lost… and Mr. Harper promptly found in contempt of Parliament. appointed him to the Senate, so that he could And you’re surprised that he has contempt for sit in one of the highest, most prestigious offices you, too?

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Health care users speak up Dear Editor,

Kirk Brown is correct that an open, honest, and intelligent discussion of our health care system is called for in

Parks

Users should pay for parking Dear Editor,

The TIMES’ argument that something which is public should be fully taxpayer supported, is specious [Small step a good one for parks, May 10 Opinion, TIMES]. I firmly believe that there should a be a user-pay component, as well. Consider the retired couple who stay at home weekends, while their neighbour packs his kids and their picnic gear into the SUV to use our beautiful Golden Ears Park, a dozen weekends per year. Should the latter not contribute something to the upkeep of the park? Consider the other neighbour who cycles into the park regularly. Should he pay as much in taxes to maintain and patrol the parking areas? Okay, at least the SUV owner is paying fuel taxes... Many people who could enjoy the convenience of the new bridge to Langley and Surrey, won’t travel that way because of the tolls. Convenience should have its price. People can choose whether they want to cut off their nose to spite their face. More difficult is the argument that lower-income citizens cannot afford to visit Alouette Lake because of a parking fee. While I am sympathetic, it is hard to accept that people who cannot pay a $5 parking fee can somehow afford to operate a car! Some day your ship will come in, but you’ll be at the airport.

Lorne Walton, Maple Ridge

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The article [Special needs squeezed next, May 17, TIMES] discussing the proposed cuts being considered by the school board quoted board chair Mr. Clarkson saying that to expect a good education people have to pay more. The fact is, we do pay more every year. With school taxes based on assessed value, some people are paying more than 15 per cent more this year to support the education system. On average, Maple Ridge taxpayers will submit more than 5.5 per cent more to the government for schools. Where the board should be going is to government to get its share of the extra monies being submitted by taxpayers. Instead of cutting programs, perhaps cutting the number of administration jobs and reduce the salaries of some of these highly paid civil servants would be more appropriate. Perhaps a sharing of maintenance crews and equipment with the municipalities would also help to save money for both, by reducing duplication and increasing productivity

Graham Mowatt, Maple Ridge

the lead-up to the expiry of the Canada Health Act in 2014 [Unbiased system review is critical, May 10, TIMES]. He suggests that our “public figures” should be in this debate. I would go further – encouraging all citizens who are users or future users of the health care system to join in. Extensive public consultation will be needed to design the type of health care system we can continue to be proud of. The radically different U.S.-style system I was referring to in my original letter was one in which there are different hospitals for the rich and the poor. It is the universality of our system that Canadians are rightfully proud of and willing to protect. I agree with Mr. Brown that ideologues – whether from the left or the right – are not going to be an asset in the transparent discussions that are urgently needed. Respectful dialogue between openminded, knowledgable people across the political spectrum is more likely to move us forward into an improved health care system that will be there for everyone if and when they need it.

Elizabeth Rosenau, Maple Ridge

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Control needed Dear Editor,

There have been times in recent years when the price at the pumps, including taxes, was less than one per cent of the cost of a barrel of oil. I believe this should be the designated maximum price for gas or diesel fuel. So if oil is $98.50 per barrel, the most a station can charge for gas should be 98.5 cents per litre. The oil companies should be allowed to adjust the price no more than one week behind the cost of crude and use the highest price of the previous week as the limit. The current methods of pricing show we have a cartel, not competition. The Americans are crying because their gas just reached $4 per gallon. We are paying close to $6 for the same amount, and we are an oil-exporting country. While I wouldn’t want to live in a country like Venezuela, they pass their oil producing advantage on to their people by selling very cheap gas at the pumps. Why can’t we?

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Grateful for Tories Dear Editor,

I must retort to Wayne Clark. As an avid reader of our local paper, I have read Mr. Clark on many occasions. He is always very political and a devout NDP supporter. When he enters into another tirade about how Kamp should retire, I feel the need to balance the issues. I am thankful we have a Conservative economist at the helm.

Jim Bulpit, Maple Ridge

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Lindy Sisson was honoured when her name was called out at the annual ArtsBC/Assembly of BC Arts Councils conference on April 30. “It was a surprise,” she said of the announcement. “It’s quite the honour.” She had just won a 2011 community arts champion award for being an outstanding champion of the arts in B.C. schools and communities. Nominated by her colleagues, Sisson said it is always nice to be recognized by peers. “Especially when I read the nomination letters from the staff,” she said. “They were really nice.” Colleague Judith Marcuse said “[Sisson] is an extraordinarily creative, committed, thoughtful, and effective administrator. Her wide-ranging experience and her deep understanding of the potent roles that the arts can play in our communities have resulted in countless successful policies and programs over many years.” Sisson said she believes she was awarded the honour due to her complete body of work over the past 30 years of her career. “I think one of the things that I have championed is the importance of arts and education,” she said. Not only has she worked to introduce all kinds of art forms to children and youth across Canada, but she has also found funding and opportunities to assist young artists in developing their work. “Helping others get started and inspiring people,” she said of her accomplishments. Sisson has worked across Canada and internationally and said she has had a wonderful career so far. As executive director of The ACT, she is tasked with get-

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domain, making it more accessible. Beveridge said he finds the music to be funny, if not that simple. It is also material that can be updated easily to make it more contemporary. “We have a lot of talent here at the academy,” said Beveridge, and although by Amy Judd he has already approached some of the ajudd@mrtimes.com school bands, and the community orchesIt may be an ambitious project, but tra, he is also looking for new talent to director and Bergthorson Academy of come out and audition. Musical Arts teacher Rayne Beveridge “You never know who will come out of knows the talent exists in this communthe woodwork when you announce these ity. projects,” he said. The academy is creating a new musical The academy is auditioning for 1st viotheatre program starting lin, second violin, viola, next fall for performers cello, bass, trumpet, trom“You never know ages 13+, which will lead bone, French horn, flute, who will come out of first and second clarinets, to a public performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s the woodwork when oboe, and percussion, with Iolanthe next June. the goal of having two you announce these people in each position. They are hoping to put projects.” together a 13-piece orchesThe commitment is two tra to play in the produchours per week, and there Rayne Beveridge tion. will be a $5 a week charge “That’s something totally for the program to cover new,” said Beveridge, even though he is the cost of rehearsal space and the conno stranger to directing musicals. ductor, Josh Dean. About 26 people will be needed, and “It’s an extremely rare opportunity,” players must have at least three years said Beveridge. “It’s something unique. experience. It’s one thing to take lessons or have “Because it’s a piece of a puzzle and schooling,” he added, “it’s not something it’s really important that it all fits togethmany people would get to have.” er,” said Beveridge of the experience Rehearsals start in September, but interrequired. ested musicians are asked to contact the “The nature of the music as well, it’s Bergthorson Academy of Musical Arts by not necessarily beginner music,” he June 6. Auditions will take place on June added. 20 between 3 and 8 p.m. Iolanthe is a comic opera, that is To register for an audition, call 604-467viewed as a satire of the British govern6613, and state the purpose of the call ment. with contact information. For those who “I wanted to do something maybe not wish to email, write to info@bergthorson. everybody has heard of,” said Beveridge. com, and mention ‘Attn: Orchestra’ in the The material is also in the public subject line.

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Garden centres offer a wide range of shade lovers (the smaller runnerless type) also Anne Marrison is happy to grow well in paranswer garden tial shade and even questions. fruit well there. Send them to One of the most amarrison@ striking shadeshaw.ca dwellers is pulmonaria, which not only has bright blue flowers (that by Anne Marrison open pink) but Alison J., email leaves which in Heucheras are available various cultivars in many beautiful leaf vary from silver-spotted to totally silver. colours and the foliage remains throughMedium-tall shade-lovers include colout winter. They’re very hardy and enjoy umbines, which – if allowed to self-seed shade. Some have pretty flowers too, but with many the leaves are the main attrac- – produce flowers of many different hues. Hellebores have a very long flowering tion. Many ground covers handle shade well, period in spring and so does the blueflowered brunnera. Some brunneras have including epimediums, bugleweed (Ajuga stunningly beautiful leaves, such as the reptans) and violets – but ground-covform “Jack Frost.” ers need a firm hand and a sharp spade Bergenias also do well in shade. to stop them from over-running weaker These produce fat heads of pink or plants. white flowers in very early spring. Their Primroses love shade and increase disevergreen leaves often develop reddish creetly when happy. Alpine strawberries

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Can you give me some advise on what plants to put on the north side of my house. It gets some sunlight but a lot of shade too. I need ideas of some pretty plants that don’t need a lot of sun. I do not like evergreen bushes or trees.

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shades through winter. These are rugged plants that slowly spread and can cover large areas. In summer shade, astilbes produce plume-like flowerheads usually in white, pink or red. Heights can vary from threefeet (one metre) to very dwarf depending what you choose. For brightness in spring, the yellow daisy flowers of doronicums are a standout. Other easy shade lovers include valerian, foxgloves, and fuchsia magellanica. This fuchsia is the old-fashioned hardy one with small single flowers in magenta and deep purple. If you live near the sea, you may be able to over-winter so-called ‘hardy’ double-flowered kinds such as “Dollar Princess” or “Santa Claus.” But it’s the species fuchsia magellanica that comes through severe winters in southwest B.C. Typically, it dies back to ground level then shoots up in spring. Hummingbirds love it. Dogwoods and “cornelian cherry” (Cornus mas) can tolerate some shade. Cornus mas has a cloud of yellow flowers

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Is this a good time to move my calla lily to a spot in the garden?

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Now the nights are frost-free, this is a perfect time to move your calla lily into the garden. It would do best in a warm, sunny spot that can be kept quite moist. In coastal gardens and on sunny walls in Vancouver, calla lilies can do very well. And, even over-winter if they are mulched to help them survive cold temperatures once frost and snow season comes around again. But it’s always safer to bring the callas with coloured flowers inside for the winter. These are hybrid forms which acquired their hues by being cross-bred with other, more tender forms.

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Seniors outreach

Library lends reminiscing kits Memorabilia awakens memories and opens conversations for many elderly citizens.

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Maple Ridge Library has a lot of material for children including story kits that can be signed out by groups. That got some library staff thinking that it would be “cool” to have similar resources and kits available for seniors. Seeing memorabilia from one’s youth can trigger memories and stimulate conversations, said Maple Ridge Library staff member Donna Jones. Collected historical artifacts, books, and knick knacks are allowing older people to have those conversations as they go through what are called “reminisce kits” – boxes containing items from 70, 60, 50, and 40 years ago. Jones has collected pieces of memorabilia into several reminisce kits that can be loaned out by Maple Ridge care homes or other people who work with seniors. “I feel it’s a continuation of lifelong learning,” Jones said of the reminisce kits. So far, three kits have been finished: War Years, Entertainment, and Family. Jones is working on three more kits More – School Days, Trips Photos and Transportation, and Christmas – which Online she hopes will be done www.mrtimes.com before she retires this summer. Jones said the kits include as much Maple Ridge content as they could Maria Rantanen/TIMES possibly find. Donna Jones has been collecting kits full of memorabilia for Maple Ridge Library’s outreach program. The project was initiated by Jones’ colleague Joy Greenside, who through a national award, the W. The kits can be lent out for three researched the subjects and wanted Kaye Lamb Award for Service to weeks at a time. People or organizato put them together, but died of can- Seniors, that the library got for its tions can only take one kit out at a cer before she could. seniors outreach program. time, and they can’t be renewed. “I finished them in her honour,” The dollar value of the kits is about For more information about the Jones said. “She had a lot of resour$175 but the items are irreplaceable, reminisce kits, interested people can ces on seniors’ needs.” Jones said. Therefore, the library is contact the Maple Ridge Library at Putting them together is the fun fairly strict about lending them out. 604-467-7417. part, Jones said, so she was able to benefit from Greenside’s hard work Library resources researching the subjects. Greenside was involved in the library seniors outreach program and the idea of the kits was to allow seniors to go down memory lane and The kits are quite comprehensive. information including two photos, start conversations about their past. The War Years kit, for instance, postcard of the Queen Mary ship, Comments often heard as the kits includes two music CDs of popular luncheon menu from the Queen are passed around include “I rememmusic during the Second World Mary; an original ARP armband, an ber when I saw this type of advertisWar, two DVDs: The Glenn Miller original Canada Shoulder Flash, and ing,” Jones said. Story and Saving Private Ryan, the Guide to Good Cooking complied by One popular kit is the War Years, book Canada Through the Decades: the makers of Five Roses Flour. which includes information about the 1940s, 31 photos, props includIt also includes a binder with war brides, a ration book from the ing war medals, photos from the information about the kits’ purpose, war, war medals, postcards, a serwar, a sergeant’s mess dance ticket, inventory, discussion starters, skits, geants’ mess dance ticket, and other a wartime immunization record, poetry, stories, quizzes, follow-up memorabilia from that period. postcards from Ypres, war bride activities, and a bibliography. The kits were partly financed

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May 25

• Kanaka open mic/stage, features local singer/songwriter Caden Knudson from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kanaka Creek Coffee, #101-24155 102nd Ave. Info: 604-4636727.

May 25

• 1st Yennadon Scout Group will be having its early registration for 2011/2012 for Beavers 5-7, Cubs 8-10, Scouts 11-13, Venturers 1417 and Rovers 18 and up, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall at 23461 Fern Cres. adjacent to the Maple Ridge Campgrounds.

May 25

• Hammond Elementary at 11520 203rd St. is hosting a medieval carnival from 4 to 8 p.m. The fun includes carnival games, a cake walk, jousting match, pie-eating contest, costume contest, and more. Info: PAC at hammondPAC@gmail.com.

May 25 & 26

• The Little Mermaid is presented by Hill Academy at the ACT. Shows on May 25 are at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and on May 26 at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for seniors and children. The 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. shows are only $7.

May 26

• The first annual general meeting of the North Fraser chapter of CARP, a seniors advocacy association, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave. Coquitlam. Attendance is free and guests are welcome. Info: Bruce Bird at brucebird@shaw.ca. or 778-284-1189.

May 26

• To help family caregivers and health care providers in Maple Ridge, the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. is presenting a free tele-workshop at 7 p.m. called Understanding Communication. The workshop explores how communication is affected by dementia, and offers insights about effective communication strategies and ways of providing care that focuses on the needs of the person. Pre-registration is required by May 23. Visit www.alzheimerbc.org or phone toll-free 1-866-396-2433.

May 27

• Hominum Fraser Valley Chapter is holding its monthly meeting. Hominum is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual, and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated, or single. For information and meeting location, call Art at 604-462-9813, or Don at 604329-9860.

May 28

• “I-love-to-dance” dance takes place in the ballroom of the Ridge Meadows Seniors

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Centre, 12150 224th St. Tickets are $20 and include food and refreshments. Salsa lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. Info: Ray at 604-836-7295.

May 28

• 583 Coronation Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets is having its 57th annual ceremonial review at the Golden Ears Winter Club from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. This ceremony marks the year end of the air cadet training program and gives the cadets a chance to show their accomplishments. For information on the cadet program (ages 12 to 18), call 604-462-9388.

May 28

• The Ridge Meadows Seniors Society is hosting a Spring Fling Pub Night from 7 to 10 p.m. in the seniors centre lounge at 12150 224th St. Tickets are $3 and are available at the reception desk. No minors allowed.

May 28

• The Maple Ridge Museum and Community Archives join together with the Haney Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to bring heritage in education to the community. Displays will cover local education history and efforts to preserve it, as well as the role of our community history in today’s schools. The market is at Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge.

May 28

• The Maple Ridge Antiques Road Show will be visiting the Maple Ridge Library on Saturday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Folks are encouraged to scour their attics and basements to dig out granny’s trinkets and bring the treasures to the library, for evaluation by certified appraisers. Info: 604467-7417.

May 28

• Volunteers are organizing their third Free Children’s Clothing Exchange, which will be held at the HIVE Neighbourhood Centre at Eric Langton Elementary between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. They’re collecting clean, gently-used kids’ clothing.

May 28

• Rhododendron Day at Whonnock Lake Garden will run from 1 to 4 p.m. There will also be a hands-on miniworkshop about rhododendrons. Info: Scot Henney at 604-464-7979.

Museum between 2 and 4 p.m. for Double Bubble Trouble, a themed activity aimed at making wands and bubble solution and filling the streets with giant bubbles. Admission is by donation. Info: 604-465-4322.

May 29

• The Haney branch of the Bank of Montreal is having a garage sale/hot dog sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the bank at 22410 Lougheed Hwy. All proceeds to Ridge Meadows Hospital.

May 29

Groups

• The Alouette Field Naturalists travel to the Othello Tunnels east of Hope for spring flowers. Meet at 9 a.m. on 228th Street between Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road to carpool. Info: Duanne at 463-8743.

• Ridge Meadows Hospice Society hosts meat draws at the Jolly Coachman Pub, 19167 Ford Rd. in Pitt Meadows every Saturday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Groups

• Co-depenence Anonymous can help those desiring healthy and loving relationships. Meetings are Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at the One Way Club Society at 22270 North Ave. in Maple Ridge. Info: 604-836-1217.

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May 28

• St. Patrick’s School will hold a clothing and toy swap meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reduce clutter and turn those unused items into extra cash. Tables for rent. Info: Tisha at stpatsswapmeet@gmail.com or at 604-880-1744.

• A Greatstrides Walk will be held in Pitt Meadows to honour children who have cystic fibrosis at 10 a.m. at the south end of Harris Road. Info: www.cysticfibrosis.ca.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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Fundraising

Teeing off to raise money for charities

The Haney Rotary Golf Tournament has been running for the past 10 years. by Amy Judd

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Hopefully the sun gods will smile down on the Swan-e-set golf course this Wednesday, May 15, as the Haney Rotary Club are hosting its 10th annual golf tournament. “Haney Rotary runs basically three major fundraisers a year,” said chair Mike Murray. The event raises about $20,000, which will go towards a number of charities selected by the Rotary Club that will benefit from an injection of funds. People can sign up for the event either as a team or individuals, and Murray said it is done in partnership with the local business community to raise awareness and funds. Returning this year will be the ‘Challenge the Kid’ contest, which is not only a popular way to raise some money, but also a chance for local golfers to take

on a talented young golfer from our community. “The kid basically takes a shot on a par-three hole,” said Murray. “Wherever their ball lands, the players that come to that hole also take a shot.” If a golfer’s shot lands inside the young golfer’s shot, then that person’s name goes into a draw. “Every time I’ve done this,” said Murray, “not one of my people in my foursome ever beats the kid,” he laughed. “He or she is pretty good, and they get to practice on that hole all day,” he added. Murray said that although the fundraising goal is $20,000, he is constantly amazed by how generous people are, and every year more money seems to flow in. “Of course I’d really like to estimate low and deliver high,” he said. There will be plenty of opportunity for participants to win prizes or awards, with contests for skills such as chipping and putting contests, the best team, longest drive, closest to the pin, and hole-in-one, just to name a few. Murray said the event would

Maple Ridge Councilllor Michael Morden teed off at the Rotary tournament last year. not be possible every year without the sponsorship of many local businesses, including Envision Financial, West Coast Auto Group, Marv Jones Honda, Canadian Tire, and Marks Work Wearhouse. The money raised will go towards a number of good caus-

es, but Haney Rotary has been focusing its efforts on poverty in our community recently. “We are investigating how we can be most helpful to families in need right here in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and are working with the school district exploring Rotary sup-

port of school lunch programs,” said Brenda Exner, president of Haney Rotary, in a message to everyone taking part in the golf tournament. Some of the charities Rotary has focused on in the past include the Iron Horse Youth Safe House in Maple Ridge, the North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association, 15 bursaries of $1,500 each for graduates in our community, Shelterbox, Polio Plus, Kidsport, and Wells in Malawi. “The organizing committee that we have has been fabulous,” said Murray. For those who do not golf, but still want to attend, there is also a steak and awards dinner at Swaneset after the event. “We really do look forward to spending the day on the golf course with friends,” said Murray. The 10th annual Rotary Golf Tournament kicks off at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m. Dinner after golfing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, check out www.haneyrotary.org/.

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Track

Athletics team comes second Local track and field club competed in the 2011 Eagle Classic. Luckily the weather wasn’t too bad for the annual meet held by the Golden Ears Athletics track and field club on Saturday, May 14. Nineteen teams came from all over the Lower Mainland to take part in the event that is geared towards all ages, although is mostly represented

by elementary-aged kids explained Greg Clark, director of Golden Ears Athletics. The meet was held at the Rotary track facility at Maple Ridge Secondary School, and featured a number of record-setting performances. Also, for the first time, a pole vault competition was held. The Langley Mustangs came first with the Golden Ears Athletics club placing second overall. Programs for youth ages six to 19 continue

Mikayla Tinkham, 13, from Maple Ridge competed for the Golden Ears Athletics club at the track and field meet. Donovan Dunlop photo

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Team nets third in final competition A volleyball team ended the season on a high.

More than 250 teams came to the event from across the country. The U18 girls placed third in tier four. “The girls really played the best volleyball of their season at nationals,” said Sue Soolsma, head coach.

The Ridge Meadows Volleyball Club U18 team should be proud of its effort at the U17/U18 nationals that were held May 14-15.

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Summer Fun

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Farmers greeting tourists

New Circle Farm Tour brochures highlight independent producers. by Maria Rantanen

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Throw an empty cooler in the car on a Saturday morning and head off to local farms and artisan boutiques to fill it up. This is advice for how to have a funfilled summer adventure close to home from Kristina Gervais, executive director of Tourism Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. The tourism office has just published its annual Circle Farm Tour for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, adding a few new stops on the self-guided tour to the usual fare. The Circle Farm Tour is a self-guided tour of independently owned and operated business that bring fresh produce and products to market. The tour is a “unique way to get into the community,” Gervais said, adding that it’s not like buying products from an anonymous manufacturer. “They make it, they bake it, they grow it,” Gervais said of the business owners on the Circle Farm Tour. Not only can one buy fresh, local products, the people who are selling their own fare usually like to spend some time with their customers to talk about their business. “It’s an opportunity to meet the people who make the product,” Gervais said. New to the tour this year is McKinney Creek Market on 203rd Street, Octagon Lavender Farm & Studio in Thornhill, and Osprey Village in Pitt Meadows, which Gervais said is like a mini Fort Langley. The first tour was the Agassiz-Harrison

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Kristina Gervais at the tourism office said the Circle Farm Tour brochures are the most requested brochures. Mills tour that started in 2004, and it has expanded to four other tours: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, Chilliwack, Langley, and Abbotsford. The Circle Farm Tour is the number one brochure that people ask for at the visitors’ centre in Pitt Meadows, Gervais said. It can be picked up at the tourism office at 12492 Harris Rd. All five Circle Farm Tours from the Fraser Valley can also be accessed online at www.circlefarmtour.ca.

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Mobile Homes

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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GAMBIER ISLAND. Seasonal Cottage Sea Ranch for sale 1500sf 3 BR, 1 bath on Graves Bay. $400,000, 604-266-6191

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Mobile Homes

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Suites/Partial Houses

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BBY, NORTH. 2 BR. F/bath, d/w, sh’d w/d, f/p. Ns/np. $975/mo incl util. Quiet area. 604-298-0634. BBY S. 1 BR, clean, bright, priv ent, secure, high end, N/s, N/p, avail June 1, $900/mo incls all utils & net. Call 604-616-6603

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Recreation Property

50% CO-OWNER SOUGHT for professionally managed late model Meridian 391 luxury motor yacht with prime moorage downtown Vancouver. Skippering/ training available. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE No Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call us now. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

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Co-ops

115 PLACE CO-OP Located in Burnaby near Lougheed Town Centre

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Houses - Rent

At Last! Own your own Home! RENT TO OWN! Stop Renting! Poor Credit Okay! Call Karyn 604-800-3631 AVAILABLE NOW or June 1, 6 BR house, 2653 James St. Abbotsford. Can also be used as an office. 4 appls. No pets. $1350/mo. Call 604-583-6844. COQ/BBY, near Lougheed Mall/ bus/park/skytrain, 5 BR hse, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, f/p. NS, Ref. Avail Jun 1. 604-785-1699

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POCO RETAIL 1236sf, $3200, 2569 Shaughnessy St. Air cond, exc loc acreoss from City Hall. Jun 1. Bill Evans 604-836-2494

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BBY CARIBOO Hill, 2 BR bsmt, 1000sf, alarm, sat tv, shared w/d, $1050/mo incl utils. Nr amens, June 1, N/s, N/p. 604 525-7206

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office: 604- 524-8174 cell: 604- 813-8789 COQ 1 BR condo close to all amens, 5 appls, ug parking, corner unit, n/s, n/p, Quiet building. Avail Jun 1. 604-314-1375

CALL RICK GOODCHILD 604-551-9022

2007 JAYCO JFLIGHT 29 BHS, fully loaded, sleeps 8, tv & hitch incls, $17,900. 604-888-6394

POCO. 2 BR, f/ba, f/p, priv w/d. Great view! Ns/Np. $950/mo incl utls. Avail now. 604-944-1479

POCO. 2 BR, g/l. Priv w/d & entry. Big fenced yard. Ns/np. $900/mo incl hydro. June 1. 604-941-3068 POCO 2 BR ste, Avail Jun 1, $1000 incls utils, 650 sqft, cats ok, shared w/d. 604-468-1261

6605

Townhouses Rent

POCO 2 BR T/H $785/mo. Quietfamily complex, No Pets! Avail Now. Call 604-464-0034

6615

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

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FREE ESTIMATES

2011 PASSPORT 238ML Ultralite, b#PT112381. $18,995. 604-856-5722. kustomkoachrv.com

9105

Insured/WCB

INSTANT AUTO CREDIT Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about financing! Get APPROVED for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com WANT A VEHICLE But Stressed About Your Credit? We Fund Your Future Not Your Past. Want a Visa? Any Credit, All Accepted. 1-888-593-6095

9125

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673

778-997-9582

DANN DECORATING

• Pressure Washing • Residential/Commercial • Over 25 years experience

Call Geoff Dann at:

8020

Blinds & Draperies

FREE SCRAP car & truck removal. Top $$ paid for all. No wheels - no problem. 604-761-7175

604-782-8665

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

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• Pressure Washing • Residential/Commercial • Over 25 years experience STEVE TOWING SERVICES Scrap Car Removal. We Pay $$ for all cars. Call 778-316-7960

THE SCRAPPER CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-782-8665

8080

8105

9155

Call Geoff Dann at:

Electrical

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

Flooring/ Refinishing

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

8135

2005 VOLVO V70 Wagon Sport edition. 112,000kms, well maintained, exc condition, no issues. $17,800. 604-987-4051

RV’s/Trailers

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8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

$69/HR Lic’d/Ins. Exp & friendly Clogged drains, plumbing, small jobs OK! Call 24/7! 604-805-2488

8160

9522

Hauling

Sports & Imports

PLUMBERS

Lawn & Garden

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Same Day Service, Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs •Yearly Maintenance Programs •

Domestic

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Haney Home Improvement

Bathrooms Kitchens Laminate

Drywall Decks Tile

604-476-9393 2007, 18’ Pioneer Spirit in immaculate condition. Sleeps 7, full kitchen with stove, fridge, freezer. Full bath with tub & shower. $12,250 obo. Ph 604-794-7986

1999 FORD Taurus, red, good cond, 1 owner, no accidents, full papers. NEW front tires, radiator, hoses, brakes. $3500. 604-767-9305

29 FT 5th WHEEL, recently refurbished, incls upholstery, awning, appls, new bed, wood flr, $4700 obo. 604-464-2702

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9160

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CANSTAR PAINTING Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee

2004 GMC 2500 HD, Duramax Allison, blue, short box, 14,000 k, 5th wheel, rolltop cover, truck cover, $30,500 obo. 604-939-0207

Auto Miscellaneous

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Quality Work You Can Trust!

Middle aged couple with small indoor dog looking for a 2 bdrm house in M. Ridge or P. Meadows or Poco, ns, no drugs, willing to pay up to $1250/mo with refs. 604-467-9639

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1 to 3 Men

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BBY, N. 3 BR, upper. SxS. 2 f/ba. 1200 sf. Priv w/d. $1600/mo incl util. Ns/np. July 1. 604-298-0634.

6540

We pay up to $300 cash

Moving & Storage

8185

AFFORDABLE MOVING

• Auto • Trucks • Equipment Removal

604-761-7175 NEW WEST, Queens Park, 4th St, 1 BR, private entry, sh’d w/d. Character home/modernized. Suits 1 person. $635/mo incl util. June 1st. N/s, n/p. 604-521-3025

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22588 Royal Crescent Ave, Maple Ridge

RV’s/Trailers

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Close to Transportation, Schools & S.F.U. New Mayne Is. Craftsman! 1300 sf 4 min to beach level south exp lot $369,000 more pics; theborsos@shaw.ca 250.539.3124

9522

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415 Westview St, Coq

Close to Lougheed Mall, all Transportation Connections, Schools & S.F.U.

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Close to Lougheed Mall, S.F.U. & Transportation.

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6508

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LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION, tree services, hedge trimming, spring lawn care. 778-885-6488

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8185

Moving & Storage

A MOVING EXPERIENCE WITH L & D ENTERPRISES !!! Fast & Dependable Special Rates Seniors Disc. Call 604-464-5872 COAST MOUNTAIN MOVERS 2 men $65; 3 men $85/hr. Lic/Ins. coastmountainmovers@shaw.ca. 778-318-7141

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324 A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

ANDY’S TREE SERVICE & stump grinding. Removal, hedges pruning. Insured 778-899-4162

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