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‘Previous council had other priorities’ MLA assistant questions borrowing $110 million

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

His rough estimate is that it would cost $40 million to replace the existing aquatic centre.

In the meeting, Robson lobbied to build a smaller facility elsewhere in the downtown, in partnership with the YMCA. He envisioned a $25 million pool that would best serve seniors and young families, while a new competition pool elsewhere in the city would serve the swim clubs and have more features.

A tempest is brewing between the previous council and the current one over, of all things, spending.

Former Maple Ridge councillor Cheryl Ashlie is defending the Ashlie record of the past council following criticisms from Mayor Nicole Read and others.

Ashlie is planning a blog called “The Rest of the Conversation,” and has fired back at Read and council via social media, on the Facebook Page informed Citizens of Maple Ridge.

And the mayor is now worried that Ashlie’s position as an assistant to Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Doug Bing could sour the relationship between city officials and their representative in Victoria.

Read said the last council allowed residential development and population growth without having a means or plan to pay for community amenities such as parks and recreation facilities, and had no way to fund a new pool.

Ashlie said the past council was ahead of other municipalities in infrastructure replacement, and was dealing with other priorities, such as downtown revitalization and transportation infrastructure.

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Coun. Bob Masse supports renovating the pools at the Leisure Centre in downtown Maple Ridge.

Support for Leisure Centre New aquatic centre the first priority

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

The long-term future of the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre is in some doubt, but there is still an appetite on council to fix the 35-year-old facility.

On Thursday, council resolved to keep the leaking pools there running for approximately three to five more years, while the city designs and builds a second aquatic centre, if approved by

the public.

Beyond that, the future of the Leisure Centre pools is not clear.

Coun. Gordy Robson has said the city would be wiser to tear the old facility down, and use the site for a conference centre and hotel.

“I don’t think this one is repairable,” he said.

Staff has been directed to prepare a report that provides options for council to consider.

One of those will likely be to continue with the Leisure Centre retrofit at some future date.

The repairs would require a oneyear closure of the centre and

cost approximately $5.8 million.

The contractor that won the bid for the $5.5 million project has already informed council that the price would rise by $300,000 if there was a delay past December.

For Coun. Bob Masse, the refit it’s the obvious Robson choice.

“They may say, ‘go ahead and refurbish it,’ which I think we should do,” said Masse.

“Why blow apart a $40 million facility when you could get it up to standard for $5.5 million?”

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Merry Christmas at city’s shelter Mostly at capacity since opening Oct. 1

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hey’re doing the hard work of welcoming street entrenched and hard-core drug addicted, people who’ve lived such a way for years, and somehow turning their lives around in a few months at the Maple Ridge temporary shelter.

And success isn’t always a sure thing.

So it feels good when the community at large gives you get some gestures of appreciation for what you do.

“From the local community, we’ve had people continue to drop off donations of clothing and other supplies, warm blankets and things like that,” said Sean Spear, with Rain City Housing, which runs the shelter at 22239 Lougheed Hwy. The shelter opened Oct. 1 to accommodate some of the 60 or so people who had been camping on Cliff Avenue behind the Salvation Army’s Caring Place.

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Turkey dinner will be served at the city shelter in downtown Maple Ridge on Christmas Day. Christmas decorations to brighten up the former furniture store.

“We really hope that continues over the holidays. We would appreciate any further support over the holidays. It can be certainly a tough time to be in a shelter.

“It is actually very appreciated

to have that acknowledgement.

To have people specifically say that they just want to help out, in whatever way.”

Donations of snacks, hot chocolate and baked goods also help out a lot, to bridge the gap between meal times.

The shelter trucks in its meals twice a day from Rain City Housing’s triage kitchen in Vancouver.

On Christmas Day, a turkey dinner will be on the menu.

Spear said he’s pleased with the system in which food is brought to the shelter two times a day to

provide breakfast, lunch and dinner.

“The way that we’re transporting it, I was really impressed that it travels that well.”

But Rain City is opening a new kitchen in the 3030 Gordon project in Coquitlam, which could cut travel time if that new facility is used to provide meals.

Spear said the Maple Ridge shelter mostly has been at capacity since it opened.

But in the new year, the focus will turn to the March 31 closing day, which means finding housing for the 40 people now residing there.

“That truly becomes a very targeted focus over the last little while.”

Spear said, so far, about 20 people at the shelter have been found housing.

Others have also been referred to other shelters in the area, he pointed out.

“It’s definitely, exceeding the 40-bed capacity – the demand.”

Last year, Rain City found homes for 90 people in Vancouver, but that happened at time when more social housing became available.

“It’s definitely a challenge. It’s a pretty tough grind out there finding housing. There’s definitely a lack of housing.”

Basics still needed for SA Christmas packages Turkeys sought for Salvation Army dinner on Friday

By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Every Christmas, the Salvation Army puts together several packages for families who could use a little help.

The Adopt a Family program provides that, although it could use a little help of its own, right now.

Specifically needed in the final rush before Christmas are gift cards for teens, such as for movies, Subway, iTunes, as well as new, unwrapped toys and new clothing for kids.

When it comes to food, the ingredients for a traditional Christmas dinner are all needed: frozen turkeys, and mixed vegetables, canned corn, peas and cranberry sauce, crackers and gravy mix.

Some sweets such as chocolate, candy canes, nuts, shortbread and hot chocolate are also in short supply.

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The Salvation Army is also serving dinner on Dec. 25. package and presented to several families in the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge area.

“Once again, we are calling on the generosity of those who are able, to help us provide to everyone who deserves a merry Christmas,” said Salvation Army executivedirector Darrell Pilgrim.

But time is running out because the Adopt A Family packages are put together during the final weeks before Christmas, with the goal of delivering to families in time for Christmas Day. Last year, Adopt A Family helped 61 families.

The Adopt A Family packages include gifts and food for families that have been referred by community agencies.

While the Christmas Hamper Society provides hampers, “The Salvation Army recognizes that some people feel reluctant to ask for help, and attempts to address this need so no family is left behind,” says an Army news release.

More help is also needed for this Friday’s Christmas dinner to be held at 5 p.m. at the Caring Place on 222nd Street and Lougheed Highway.

The essential ingredient, turkeys, are still much needed for the dinner. Last year, more than 300 people enjoyed the traditional turkey dinner.

“We need about 20 to 25 turkeys,” said Ameila Norrie, with the Salvation Army.

Turkeys can be donated anytime from now until Christmas Eve because the birds will also be used for the Christmas Haven meal, which the Caring Place kitchen prepares.

Anyone can drop off donations at the Caring Place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Norrie said there’s also plenty of hours available for volunteers who want to ring the bells and man one of the Salvation Army Christmas kettles which bring in much-needed cash.

An agreement between the Salvation Army and Walmart means the Caring Place can once again put a kettle outside the west end of Haney Place Mall.

“We’ve been missing our location … since Zellers closed.

“That does very well, so we’re excited to have it there.”

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www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Wednesday, December 16, 2015 -- 5

New Maple Ridge CAO dives right in Ted Swabey started at city hall Dec. 1

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

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ed Swabey was thrown right into the deep end.

Not only has the new chief administrative officer for the City of Maple Ridge already faced the contentious issue closing the city’s only indoor pool for a year, he has also been part of discussions about borrowing $110 million for new recreation facilities.

And he’s just starting his third week on the job.

“It feels like he’s always been there,” Mayor Nicole Read said of the new CAO. “He’s hit the ground running, and he’s a great fit for the team.”

Swabey had barely taken his coat off on Dec. 1, when city hall launched into three days of budget sessions, but the veteran civil servant said those busy times were a great

kickoff to his new job.

“I think it was the best time to start – right at the beginning of business planning.”

In that process, he and council heard each department head talk about their plans for the coming year, and he got a chance to see councillors in action, as they asked questions of staff.

It gave him a great overview of the workings of city hall.

The presentation of the city’s financial plan included a funding strategy that would allow the city to borrow up to $110 million for arenas, parks and a new aquatic facility.

“Right away, I was in a world where council is in the mode of doing things,” he said, and that challenge makes for exciting times for a CAO. On Thursday, council told staff to begin the public process for the new parks and recreation investments.

Swabey has some experience with this kind of buildout. He comes

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Ted Swabey has been busy since starting as CAO of Maple Ridge three weeks ago. from Nanaimo, and the island city was going through a similar phase in the 1990s, when its council built rinks, a new theatre not unlike the ACT, and a confer-

ence centre.

He started as a planning technician in Nanaimo 26 years ago, and held various positions as he worked his way up to CAO.

Swabey said Paul Gill, Maple Ridge manager of corporate and financial services, was tasked with putting together a strategy to fund the new construction, and has

put together “a very solid plan.”

He said it should be “fantastic times” for the city, and the new investment would make Maple Ridge an even more at-

tractive place in the future.

Part of the attraction of Maple Ridge for Swabey is the outdoor adventure it offers.

He calls himself “a huge outdoor enthusiast” who likes cycling – both mountain biking and road racing, and he’s a runner who has completed six marathons – including the Boston Marathon in 2000.

He’s off to a fast start as CAO, after replacing Jim Rule, who retired in May. Before coming to B.C., Swabey was a planning consultant in Guelph, Ont., and also worked as a commercial property manager in Toronto. He was born and raised in Ottawa and has a bachelor of arts degree in geography from the University of Guelph.

Swabey said he is impressed with the city hall staff, finds a council where everyone shares common goals, and sees a community that is engaged with its municipal government.

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Vital step The statistics are staggering.

While native women make up four per cent of Canada’s female population, 16 per cent of all women murdered in the country between 1980 and 2012 were indigenous.

Indigenous women are three times more likely to report experiencing violence.

Another report indicates that 55 per cent of the cases involve women and children under the age of 31.

But statistics aside, these women are sisters, mothers, daughters, friends, co-workers and neighbours. That’s why the federal government’s decision to move ahead with an inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women is so important.

There is a need to know why indigenous women fall victim more to violence than other women, whether it’s at the hands of a loved one or a stranger.

It also must be determined if there are systemic influences that lead to indigenous women being potentially treated differently by the police and courts.

We must also know if age-old stereotypes within the broader society have helped create these situations.

Nobody should have illusions that an inquiry will immediately stop abductions and murders overnight. But what the process says is that all lives matter, that it’s not acceptable for these tragic circumstances to be so prevalent.

Hopefully the inquiry will also allow all Canadians to reflect on what kind of country we live in and the need for all citizens to be safe and secure and to reach their full potential.

There’s long been a division among First Nations and the rest of the country, and now is the time to close that gap, once and for all.

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Clark on carbon tax, government Premier Christy Clark sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview at her Victoria office Dec. 9. Here are excerpts.

For the full version, see the Opinion tab at mapleridgenews.com.

TF: At the UN B.C. Views climate conference in Paris, did you speak Tom Fletcher about natural gas as a transition fuel, and did you find support for that idea?

PCC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is that they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change.

There are 150 coal plants on the books in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to.

TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas target, reduction of emissions by a third, is another target that isn’t going to be met.

Why? PCC: When the government brought in the carbon tax, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of them have.

There comes a point where the carbon tax can only get so high before we start

chasing all those jobs out of the province.

TF: Your advisory committee says the carbon tax needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an effect. Do you have any other choice?

PCC: Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet.

TF: On a related topic, transit spending. Your new minister Peter Fassbender has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying the idea of another referendum for new funding sources. Is that off the table now?

PCC: It may be possible that the federal government wants to invest more in transit, and take up some of the slack from the local government level.

TF: On LNG, oil and natural gas prices continue to go down, and supply continues to go up around the world.

Did you see any positive signs this year?

PCC: What I saw this year was developing countries, especially China, making a firm commitment to reduce their emissions. The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their country, a long way from Russia and close to B.C. TF: Are we going to see some policy action on high housing costs in 2016, and will there be some relief from the property transfer tax?

PCC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for home buyers.

This week’s question: Should Maple Ridge build a second indoor pool? @ Online poll: cast your vote at mapleridgenews.com, or e-mail your vote and comments to editor@mapleridgenews.com

TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 election, we saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan, which was very expensive, and to most people’s eye self-serving or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half?

“What I saw this year was developing countries, especially China, making a firm commitment to reduce their emissions. The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their country, a long way from Russia and close to B.C.” PCC: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You will see more information-based advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education Savings Plan.

TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0?

PCC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know ...

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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THE NEWS/letters online comments Why not two?

Cathy Lee Mcalister · Re: Plans to close pool nixed.

I agree with Coun. Gordy Robson. New pool! Actually, two would not be a bad idea: one on the Pitt Meadows end and one in east Maple Ridge, if the funds are available.

Right people Bert Woldring · Re: Plans to close pool nixed.

I was at council meeting Tuesday night and heard Mayor Nicole Read read her prepared statement, which drew applause from what was the largest council audience I have seen to date. I agree with the mayor and council and offer them kudos for their excellent outlook and work on this matter.

Looks like we voted in the right people. Thank you so much, mayor and council, and keep up the stellar performance.

Great sense Liana May Rosen · Re: Plans to close pool nixed.

I love the new pool idea. And the new use for the old facility as a hotel makes great sense.

Let’s pursue George Newton · Re: Plans to close pool nixed.

Having been with the government for 35 years and a project manager for 15 years, I would gladly join a group of interested citizens in the pursuit of this very important series of projects for the good of all in Maple Ridge. @ E-mail letters to editor@mapleridgenews.com.

Contact 604-467-1122 ext. 218 editor@mapleridgenews.com

Mistake in hospital parking Editor, The News: Re: Revised hospital parking pitched (The News, Dec. 9).

Recently, I drove myself to Maple Ridge hospital early in the morning, about 4:30, and parked in one of the stalls.

Because I was bleeding at the time and wanted to get into emergency, I didn’t take note of the stall number or spend the time paying the fee.

Within a few minutes, I was hooked up to an IV and spent five days in hospital.

When I was released, I found two tick-

ets on my windshield, one dated for Nov. 1 and the other for the Nov. 2, totaling $98, if paid within 15 days.

I contacted Imperial Parking and was told by a polite young lady that there is a free one hour parking area for emergency patients and kindly said she would cancel one of the tickets, but I would have to pay the other.

My question is, why isn’t there some arrangement for people in this type of situation?

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‘Try in the best interests of taxpayers’ Editor, The News: Re: “Ridge should be envy of all’ (Letters, Dec. 9).

In reading the letters from Mike Boileau and Graham Mowatt regarding city expenditures, I could not agree more.

Borrowing to spend on fields and a swimming pool is nothing more than a ruse to make the mayor look good at the next election, but has no regard for the cost to the taxpayer.

Neither item is an emergency nor

a dire need, yet the city has not been able to set-aside the necessary money to achieve such ambitions without borrowing.

Large sums should only be spent if the money has been set-aside in advance for that purpose, unless there is a dire emergency or need which, in this case, clearly does not exist.

Of course, spending huge sums on parks and recreation or similar projects when you can’t afford it does allow high-positioned politicians to claim

that they have done things when the next election arrives.

But the prudent politician, whose interests truly lie with advancing the overall interest of the voters, forgets about their own upwardly mobile ambitions and conserves resources for the rainy day and to curtail the financial burdens placed upon residents who are desperately trying to make ends meet in a recession, as exists now.

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Now it’s up to the Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train to give the final push to the Friends in Need Food Bank.

The train stops at Port Haney station on Friday at 7:30 p.m., then moves on to Harris Road in Pitt Meadows at 8:30 p.m., as it completes its cross-Canada Christmas journey.

Everyone’s welcome to come see the train and enjoy the entertainment, with cash or food donations to the food bank welcomed.

The stop in Pitt Meadows is a good venue because people can check out the train from both sides, said food bank executive-director Mary Robson.

Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo fame and son Devin, along with country singer Kelly Prescott will provide the entertainment.

Last weekend’s Firefighters for Families drive collected a small mountain of food outside the major grocery stores, which Friends in Need volunteers are now sorting through.

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“We’ve got a really nice product from the grocery stores during the Firefighters for Families drive last weekend, so it’s all new and so we’re putting all that inventory aside and using everything up that we’re getting from the food drives now,” Robson said.

“But we know it will be depleted as we get into mid- to late-spring.”

Last year, the food bank had to find extra warehouse space for 10 pallets of canned goods. It doesn’t need that extra space this year.

“Things are down this year. One of the first indications was personal donations. They’re down. That’s usually an indicator of the economy,” Robson said.

Donations, generally, are down about 20 per cent, she added.

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But Coun. Craig Speirs spoke against that plan.

“In my view, this pool’s not going anywhere. It needs to be fixed, needs to be where it is, just because of its place in our community – not just physically, but socially,” said Speirs.

Mayor Nicole Read had a similar sentiment.

“If we build one more pool, and if we repair this pool – and I realize there’s a whole conversation that has to take place around that – that would actually satisfy the needs of the community and the user groups and the public.”

The public’s affinity for the Leisure Centre pool left an impression on her.

“The role of this facility in people’s lives is significant,” said Read. “There are people who use this facility every day, or every second day, and they come here and it is their social activity during the day.”

Kelly Swift, manager of parks and recreation services, said the public should be assured that the existing pool is safe.

“I want to reassure council and the public that it is very safe in operation,” she said.

“Before we thought the pool was safe, and then a pipe fell from the roof,” responded Coun. Corisa Bell.

On Thursday, council gave staff four directions: to stop the tender process for the pool retrofit; to prepare a report on a new aquatic facility, including a concept plan and site; to prepare a report on options for the Leisure Centre; and to start the public process for the addition of parks and recreation community investments outlined

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Read clarified that the new pool is on the front burner.

“This is the highest priority for the city, and it will happen very quickly,” said the mayor.

And council will meet this Thursday to plan a process of engaging the public in the new parks and recreation community investments.

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Ashlie said the demand for new recreation infrastructure, and borrowing $110 million for new fields, rinks and a pool, has been created by council’s decision to leave the joint services parks and recreation agreement with Pitt Meadows.

Ashlie believes it was a good deal, and a consultant said it was a very solid model, but needed to be reviewed annually.

She is worried about the impact that borrowing $110 million could have on the tax rate, and how servicing that debt could restrict spending on future priorities.

“Any debt load that goes way into the future, it causes an impact on the tax requirement … I do have concerns,” she said.

Online she posted: “The tax rate that this council is proposing and claiming to be the lowest in years was obtained via lowering the water and sewer portion of the tax rate,” noting that the general purposes tax rate set by this council at 2.1 per cent is actually higher than the previous year’s 1.92 per cent.

She warned that funding for water and sewer in-

frastructure should not be treated lightly, and that federal support for this work cannot be taken for granted.

Ashlie has also questioned whether this council is discussing issues in public, and insinuated that borrowing $110 million seemingly came out of nowhere. Even the conversations about council removing its support for the Salvation Army Caring Place should have taken place in public, Ashlie asserts.

Only legal and labour issues and land transactions are handled in private council meetings.

“I question governance, and how much is going on behind closed doors,” Ashlie in an interview.

Read said she responded online to Ashlie’s comments, but finds herself in an awkward position.

“I don’t want it to hurt our relationship with the MLA – that’s an important relationship.”

Read stands behind her position that the city has lacked a plan to pay for infrastructure, and that without adequate commercial and industrial development, the city is over-reliant on

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Maple Ridge Choral Society still going strong Looking Back

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he origins of choral music are found in traditional music, as singing in large groups is widely spread in traditional cultures, both singing in one part, or in unison.

The oldest choral repertory that survives is that of ancient Greece.

As in other genres of music, choral music underwent a period of experimentation and development during the 20th Century.

While few well-known composers focused primarily on choral music, most significant composers of the early last century produced some fine examples that have entered the repertoire.

The Maple Ridge Choral Society is the oldest choir in the district.

Its first concert dates back to Nov. 8, 1933, under the direction of J.P. Nelson, which took place at the United Church in Hammond.

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was 25 cents.

The choral society has a definite place in the life of a community, as it was one of the main forms of entertainment, when the group started, over 80 years ago.

From the Maple Ridge Gazette, c. 1950: “Conductor and orchestra members are one in their love of music, and having a wonderful time doing so. At the same time they are adding much to the cultural life of the Fraser Valley, and providing that the general public does appreciate good music, and not just the sort of thing to which they can keep time with their feet.”

George Sheldrake was one of the group’s first directors. A talented musician in his own right, he also led a brass band that played alongside the choir.

Under Sheldrake’s direction, membership soon grew to over 100 musicians, and the group played a steady stream of concerts.

Another early leader,

A formal portrait of the choral society from the 1960s.

Front right: George Sheldrake, who was the original choir director.

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Monrad Malmin, an orchestral director, led the choir alongside a large string orchestra during concerts.

The choir continued at a strong pace, putting on multiple concerts each year. But by the

mid-1960s, the choir was unable to secure a new director, and the it was disbanded, much to the disappointment of its members.

It wasn’t until 1984 that the choir received new leadership, under Robin

Williams, and the choir became made up of local residents who love to sing choral music.

Today, the choir sings in four-party harmony: soprano, alto, tenor and bass.

It has over 40 mem-

bers, of all ages, and the mission is “dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of its members and providing a vehicle for the community at large to participate in and experience choral singing.”

The choir’s next con-

cert “Christmas Then and Now” will take place Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church.

Tickets will be available at the door.

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Options for reform include a single flat fare for unlimited travel, or distance-based fares that more accurately reflect how far passengers travel, according to acting CEO Cathy McLay. “Each one of them has their advantages and disadvantages,� McLay said. “Everything is on the table for us.�

She said the overriding goal will be to increase ridership and make the fare payment structure “more fair and equitable.�

The review is to last two years and include four rounds of public consultation to determine what transit users would support.

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based pricing for short hops, attracting new passengers who won’t now pay $2.75 to ride a bus a few blocks.

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TransLink has already eliminated multi-zone fares for bus routes that cross zone boundaries – that change this fall was in response to a decision to temporarily abandon the Compass card tap-out requirement on buses.

Officials say they have not seen a significant decline in transit revenue as a result of dropping to one zone fares for all buses, which is credited with modestly increasing bus ridership, particularly on multi-zone routes that now cost less to ride.

TransLink has seen lower-than-expected transit ridership over the past two years since the last fare increase.

Transit fares generate nearly $500 million a year and any fare structure reform would have to deliver a similar amount if the system is to maintain its current 53 per cent costrecovery ratio with existing service levels.

Compass is also giving transit planners much better data on actual use of the system through all the taps in and out. McLay said that will help guide the fare policy review and other changes to transit service.

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Change for downpayments Aims to limit risk if market sees downturn

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New federal rules requiring higher down payments for insured mortgages on homes worth $500,000 to $1 million are unlikely to trigger any dramatic cooling of Lower Mainland real estate markets, according to one analyst.

Central 1 Credit Union chief economist Helmut Pastrick said the practical effect of the change from a five to 10 per cent down payment requirement in that band is minimal because it applies only on the portion over $500,000.

It means a $600,000 home will require a $35,000 down payment instead of $30,000 to gain Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. insurance, effective Feb. 15. A $900,000 home’s required down payment would rise from $45,000 to $65,000. “In the higher cost markets such as Vancouver and Toronto it would have some impact,� Pastrick said. “Right now, I

would classify it as modest.�

Homes priced over $1 million remain subject to a minimum 20 per cent down payment and the existing five per cent requirement is unchanged at $500,000 and under.

Pastrick said that may give home builders some impetus to try to price Vancouver area condos and suburban townhomes within that threshold.

The change limiting the mortgage exposure of some buyers is one of three adjustments unveiled by federal finance minister Bill Morneau that are aimed at reducing the risk of a taxpayer bailout if home prices implode in Canada’s hottest real estate markets.

Banks will also have to hold more capital to cover residential mortgages, which Pastrick said could put some upward pressure on rates, although that change does not kick in until 2017.

Pastrick said most buyers of homes in the affected price range likely don’t require insurance because they have enough existing equity.

It’s just the latest in a series of tightenings by the federal government

since the 2008 financial crisis.

Pastrick noted that at one point CMHCinsured mortgages could be amortized over 40 years, but that got chopped back to 35 and then 25 years.

He predicts that for now, markets will continue to grind higher. “Over time prices will continue to rise,� he said. “This won’t really have much of a dampening effect on housing prices in Vancouver.�

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reported a benchmark price of detached houses of $1.22 million in November, while attached units like townhouses were $536,000 and condos were $435,000.

Those benchmark prices are much higher in and around Vancouver, and lower in eastern suburbs, such as Maple Ridge.

The prices have climbed 22 per cent over the past year in the case of detached houses, and 11 per cent for condos.

The biggest potential future risk to real estate markets is another global recession, Pastrick said.

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The holiday season has snuck up on us again. We have barely put away our Halloween decorations, and it’s time to put up a Christmas tree.

This season is known for many things, but one of the most important is giving. It is the season of giving.

Running a charitable organization really opens your eyes to the importance of giving. Katie’s Place exists because of giving, and not just during the holidays, but throughout the year.

The giving of time by our amazing team of volunteers, who come in day after day, week after week, month after month, to care for and tend to the animals, and all their needs. Without a crew like ours, the animals at Katie’s Place would not be as happy, healthy, and clean as they are.

The volunteers who give up their time to attend events on Katie’s Place behalf, the ones who create beautiful objects for us to sell, the ones who organize, the ones who medicate the sick, and so many others who keep the shelter running.

The giving of services by our local vets is another example. There are several vets in our community that go out of their way to help us treat animals with illnesses, do regular check-ups, and help animals pass when the time comes.

We have an incredible group of men and women who understand the special needs of shelter animals, and make every effort to keep them healthy.

The giving of free promotion by several local businesses should also be noted. It helps the shelter survive, as people need to know about it. They need to know about the animals that call it home.

Katie’s Place is lucky to have businesses that let the community know we exist via the local media (this publication being one of them), or through various initiatives.

Then, of course, we have the businesses that support us by giving us the supplies we desperately need, whether it’s nails for our porch or toilet paper.

And, of course, there is the giving of financial support by the fantastic citizens of this community. The people who donate regularly, the people who sponsor animals living at the shelter, the people who raise money for Katie’s Place, the people who we would not exist without.

Katie’s Place would like to thank all of you for giving. Without you many animals would not have a safe, warm, clean place in which to spend the holidays. Spending them in a shelter, not a home, may not be ideal, but we know that for many the alternative would be dreadful.

Thank you for making Katie’s Place such a success, and by success I mean the ability to help so many animals. Just one thought for this holiday season. Katie’s Place may be a success, but we will have truly succeeded when we are able to close our doors because there is no need for us anymore.

And the only way we will ever get there is because of so many people, groups, organizations, and businesses that are willing to give. Happy Holidays, from Katie’s Place.

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Return of the franchise

A decade after ‘Revenge of Sith’ closed the book on the prequel trilogy, a new film thrusts the ‘Star Wars’ saga decades into the future with new heroes, new villains and some of fans’ favorite old friends

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e could recap how we got here – six monumental films; countless multimedia spinoffs, including books, video games and television series, just to name a few; clothing, costumes, and a culture unto itself; put simply, the most iconic entertainment franchise of all time – but we’ll just get right to it: On Dec. 18, “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” hits theaters.

And. People. Are. Hyped.

Tickets for the movie went on sale Oct. 19, nearly two months before its release, following the debut of the film’s full-length trailer during “Monday Night Football” on ESPN – The Walt Disney Co. owns both ESPN and the “Star Wars” franchise – and immediately set presale records.

Ticket site Fandango said it sold eight

times as many first-day tickets as 2012’s “The Hunger Games,” the previous record holder, including more than $6.5 million in IMAX sales, also a record.

“This is an extraordinary time for the industry, which experienced unprecedented ticketing demand last night for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’” Fandango said the following day in a statement. “The enthusiasm for this year’s most anticipated movie is out of this world and we expect it to continue all the way to its debut on Dec. 18.”

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or a newcomer to the “Star Wars” universe, here’s everything you need to know to get ready for the new film.

THE BACKGROUND The Force awakened in October 2012 when “Star Wars” creator George Lucas sold Lucasfilm Ltd. – including, of course, the entirety of “Star Wars” – to The Walt Disney

Co., and Disney in turn announced three new “Star Wars” films. Referred to as the “sequel trilogy,” the new films start with this year’s “The Force Awakens,” followed by currently untitled Episodes VIII and IX in 2017 and 2019, respectively.

J.J. Abrams, who rebooted the “Star Trek” film franchise to enormous box office success, was tapped to direct and co-write the film. Lawrence Kasdan, who co-wrote “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi,” and Michael Arndt, who penned “Toy Story 3” and “Inside Out,” also were brought on to co-write the screenplay. John Williams, who scored all six previous franchise films and won an Oscar for 1977’s “Star Wars,” again will be composing the music.

THE STORY What do we know about the new film – other than, you know, The Force awakening? Not a whole lot, it turns out. It’s set

about 30 years after the events of “Return of the Jedi” and will feature both new and old characters. But the series of three teaser trailers released in the past year have given viewers a bit of insight into the characters, conflicts and story to come.

TEASER TRAILER 1: RELEASED NOV.28, 2014 The teaser begins with a voice-over.

There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it.

Then, viewers are introduced to a slew of new characters in quick succession: Finn (John Boyega) appears in a dessert, panicked, wearing a Stormtrooper suit. New droid BB-8 beeps and rolls quickly across the screen. Rapid flashes show a platoon of new First Order Stormtroopers. Rey (Daisy Ridley) mounts her speeder and cranks the throttle. Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) leads a fleet of Resistance X-wing fighters.

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“It’s true. All of it. The Dark Side.

The Jedi. They’re real.”

— Han Solo, in the final trailer for “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens,” released Oct. 19, 2015 The Dark Side …

Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) walks through a forest in the nighttime and draws his triblade lightsaber … and the Light.

Finally, the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo and Chewbacca’s famed ship, flies on screen and blazes past two attacking TIE fighters as the “Star Wars” theme kicks in. Cut to “Star Wars” title screen.

TEASER TRAILER 2: RELEASED APRIL 16, 2015 The trailer opens with a speeder – presumably Rey’s – zooming across the landscape of desert planet Jakku as the screen pans to reveal both a crashed Resistance X-wing fighter and a downed Star Destroyer ship halfway buried in the sand. Next, a voice-over from Luke Skywalker: The Force is strong in my family. My father has it.

Cut to Darth Vader’s melted helmet.

I have it.

Next, what appears to be a cloaked Luke placing his hand on R2-D2.

My sister has it.

Two unknown people – one, presumably, Leia – exchange a lightsaber.

The voice-over is taken word-for-word from a conversation between Luke and Leia in “Return of the Jedi,” but here one new line is added: You have that power, too.

From there, viewers get a big action sequence: Poe Dameron leading an X-wing fleet, Kylo Ren swinging his saber, Rey and Finn and BB-8 fleeing an explosion, a Stormtrooper army at a new imperial base, the new Chrometrooper, and, finally, a dogfight between a TIE fighter (with a new chromed-out pilot) and the Millennium Falcon before the big reveal: Chewie ...

Cut to Harrison Ford’s 70-something Han Solo and Chewbacca, with nary a gray hair. ... we’re home!

And ... scene!

FULL-LENGTH TRAILER: RELEASED OCT. 19, 2015 The final trailer opens with a couple shots of Rey – scavenging a ship, walking the surface of Jakku with BB-8, working on her speeder. Then a voice of pirate Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong’o) asks: Who are you? To which Rey responds: I’m no one.

Next, a shot of a Stormtrooper fleet, followed by Finn, in a full Stormtrooper suit, removing his helmet. Then a Finn voice-over begins: I was raised to do one thing …

We see a TIE fighter get shot out of the sky, followed by Finn, now in regular clothes, standing on Jakku. … but I’ve got nothing to fight for.

Next, the camera zooms in on Kylo Ren, standing on the bridge of a large imperial ship. Now, Ren: Nothing will stand in our way …

The melted Vader helmet again appears. ... I will finish what you started.

It then cuts to what appears to be Ren using the Force to control Poe Dameron, who has a look of pain and agony on his face. Cue the music and the Millennium Falcon evading attacking TIE fighters Rey: There were stories about what happened ...

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New Faces, old Friends

Finn and Rey and Solo are on a ship – likely the Falcon – having a conversation.

Solo: ... All of it.

The Falcon makes a jump to hyperspeed, and the screen cuts to some First Order baddies, led by Ren, on a dark field in the rain. Then, a sequence of battle shots as Solo continues: ... the Dark Side ... the Jedi ... they’re real.

Kanata: The Force. It’s calling to you.

More of the action and battle sequence, and then viewers at long last see Leia (Carrie Fisher) embracing Solo.

The final shot is Finn drawing what looks like Luke Skywalker’s blue lightsaber from “Star Wars” as Ren walks toward him, drawing his own saber and preparing to battle.

Kanata: Just let it in.

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REY Portrayed by: Daisy Ridley

PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA

Rey is a resilient survivor, a scavenger toughened by a lifetime of dealing with the cutthroats of the harsh desert world of Jakku.

Portrayed by: Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia Organa was one of the Rebel Alliance’s greatest leaders, fearless on the battlefield and dedicated to ending the tyranny of the Empire. Daughter of Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker, sister of Luke Skywalker, and with a soft spot for scoundrels, Leia ranks among the galaxy’s great heroes.

HAN SOLO Portrayed by: Harrison Ford

Smuggler. Scoundrel. Hero. Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon, was one of the great leaders of the Rebel Alliance.

He and his co-pilot Chewbacca came to believe in the cause of galactic freedom, joining Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa in the fight against the Empire.

CHEWBACCA Portrayed by: Peter Mayhew

A legendary Wookiee warrior and Han Solo’s co-pilot aboard the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca was part of a core group of Rebels who restored freedom to the galaxy. Known for his short temper and accuracy with a bowcaster, Chewie also has a big heart – and is unwavering in his loyalty to his friends.

BB-8 BB-8 is the spherical, loyal Astromech Droid of the Resistance pilot Poe Dameron.

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A dark warrior strong with the Force, Kylo Ren commands First Order missions with a temper as fiery as his unconventional lightsaber.

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STAR WARS AT THE box office

“Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” is anticipated to break box office records and gross more than $1 billion in domestic box office sales, which would put it nearly a quarter-billion dollars ahead of current record holder “Avatar” ($760M). That fervor could not be any more different from the release of “Star Wars” nearly 40 years ago, which premiered on just a few dozen screens. In fact, 20th Century Fox was so concerned about how it would perform versus other summer films that it moved up its premiere to the Wednesday before Memorial Day to give a few days at theaters without big head-to-head competition. Needless to say, they had nothing to worry about. Here’s a look back at how each film in the “Star Wars” franchise performed at the domestic box office:

STAR WARS Release: May 25, 1977 Opening Weekend Box Office: $1,554,475 in 43 theaters Box Office Total: $307,263,857 in 1,750 theaters 1977 Average Ticket Cost: $2.23

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Release: May 21, 1980 Opening Weekend Box Office: $4,910,483 in 126 theaters Box Office Total: $209,398,025 in 1,278 theaters 1980 Average Ticket Cost: $2.69

RETURN OF THE JEDI Release: May 25, 1983 Opening Weekend Box

Office: $23,019,618 in 1,002 theaters Box Office Total: $252,583,617 in 1,764 theaters 1983 Average Ticket Cost: $3.15

STAR WARS: EPISODE I – THE PHANTOM MENACE Release: May 19, 1999 Opening Weekend Box Office: $64,820,970 in 2,970 theaters Box Office Total: $431,088,295 in 3,126 theaters 1999 Average Ticket Cost: $5.06

STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES Release: May 16, 2002

Opening Weekend Box Office: $80,027,814 in 3,161 theaters Box Office Total: $302,191,252 in 3,161 theaters 2002 Average Ticket Cost: $5.80

STAR WARS: EPISODE III – REVENGE OF THE SITH Release: May 19, 2005 Opening Weekend Box Office: $108,435,841 in 3,661 theaters Box Office Total: $380,270,577 in 3,663 theaters 2005 Average Ticket Cost: $6.41 Sources: BoxOfficeMojo. com, National Association of Theater Owners © CTW FEATURES

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Haven a great evening for all It’s literally a haven for those who don’t have anywhere to go on the night before Christmas.

So if you need a place to go, the odds are you’ll have a pretty good time at the Christmas Haven that takes place at the Arts Centre Theatre on Christmas Eve. Back again at the event in the downtown is Sharone Malone from the Emerald Pig theatre group. She will do face painting.

“Sharno is always such a big hit, the adults sometimes seem even more excited than the kids,” organizer Coun. Corisa Bell said in a release.

Two bands, Shades of Green and Generations, will also be there, as well as local talent Julie Cutting.

The Greystone Knitting Circle will also be bringing warm winter clothes that members have been making.

For anyone who has transportation challenges, the HandyDART system says it’s ready and able to get people to the Christmas Haven. Disabled customers ride for free while their companions will have to pay $2.75.

The Haven provides a welcoming atmosphere for people of all ages, backgrounds, and incomes so they can enjoy a hot turkey dinner, local Christmas entertainment, children’s activities, and a special gift from Santa.

It will be held on Dec. 24, from 6-9 p.m., at the ACT. It is a free event, and no registration is required.

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And he wants to ensure others do as well, so he’s collected more than 50 new books and taken them to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society on the Albion fairgrounds so they can be included in the hampers that will be given out this year.

“He has a love of books and was shocked that many may lack books,” said his mom Courtney in a hamper society release.

“He felt kids needed toys and books.”

Two weeks ago, Reece, 8, started collecting the books by getting donations from his class at Hammond elementary, using his own money to buy some, as well as from his mom’s co-workers at Royal Columbian Hospital.

“We are amazed by the generosity of youth in our town. To have kids as young as Reece understand and respond to the need that other kids his age might be experiencing is just wonderful,” said Lorraine Bates, hamper society coordinator.

Last year, Reece donated a large box of toys that were collected at his mom’s Christmas party.

Bates said the number of hampers put together to date stands at 455, with the target for this year remaining at 546, the same as

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Bates said it’s all made possible by the group of volunteers who do the collecting, sorting, organizing and distributing of the hampers.

“I can’t stop ringing their praises, because without them, it wouldn’t happen. This whole thing is based on volunteers.”

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But regardless the weather, the Haney Trail Riders will have their horses out at Cliff Park in Kanaka Creek Regional Park, at 10 a.m., for about half an hour.

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There are still five showings of It’s a Wonderful Life from Thursday through Sunday.

For the first time in Canada, a musical version of the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life is being performed,

by Maple Ridge’s own Theatre in the Country.

“The music fits, and the tunes are quite catchy,’ said Hilary Frew, production manager.

Josh Osborne plays George Bailey, the role played by the iconic Jimmy Stewart in the classic movie, and his wife is played by Neva Broadhead, in the role of Mary Bailey.

Broadhead got involved with the theatre group last year as an inventor in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, after daring herself to do an audition. She was an arts school student who had been too shy for the stage, until last year.

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“It’s a blast,” she said. “It’s such a wonderful group of people – very tight knit and very supportive.”

And she is loving this latest production.

“It’s the Canadian premier of the musical, and it’s is very faithful to the movie.”

Clarence the Angel is played by Paul Beckett, and Lawrence Lock plays the evil Henry Potter who convinces George that he is worth more dead than alive, Glen Kask is both the mayor and an angel, and there is a huge cast of 43 people.

They all sing and dance – all of them on the stage for one number.

“The response has been really positive,” said Broadhead. “It’s a Christmas classic, and it’s such a great story.”

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It is a story that artistic director Reg Parks loves.

“It’s a Wonderful Life is Reg’s all-time favourite Christmas story,” said Frew, so it was natural he would want to stage the ambitious musical, particularly after a couple years of doing “A Christmas Carol.”

Most of us know the story: On the Christmas Eve of Bedford Falls, the guardian angel

Clarence is assigned to convince the desperate George Bailey to not commit suicide. George is a good man, that sacrificed his dreams and his youth on behalf of the citizens of his small town.

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When his uncle Billy loses $8,000, found and stolen by Mr. Potter, George decides to commit suicide, since he believes he worth more dead than alive.

When Clarence sees that he is not able to persuade George to give up his intention, he decides to show the life in town if George had never existed. George concludes that life is wonderful.

There are still tickets available, for dinner theatre or theatre only.

There are five shows left on Thursday and Friday nights, Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday afternoon.

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funny thing happened to Maple Ridge’s Victoria Smith on her way to her summer job at the golf course.

Smith had just finished four years at San Jose State University, where she was on a full ride water polo scholarship. She had graduated with a degree in communication’s disorders in the spring of 2015 and returned to Maple Ridge with hopes of pursuing her graduate degree at UBC in the fall.

But apparently her playing days weren’t over. A sports agent representing the Lille Metropole Water Polo professional team in France had their eye on Smith.

Lille, France, located near the region where the Canadians fought in the First World War. It’s just 45 minutes from Vimy Ridge and near Yrpes, Passchendale, and Flanders Fields and about a two-and-a-half hour drive north of Paris.

They had been keenly following her career in California. They knew she had captained the Canadian women’s youth water polo team that won a silver medal at the Pan Am Games.

They offered her a contract for the 2015/16 season.

Smith dove at the opportunity.

“My life did a full 360 when I came to France,” said Smith. “Honestly I had no idea what to expect before coming here. One of the biggest adjustments was having water polo as the center of my universe,” she said.

In the pool, Smith’s coach has been playing her as the team sprinter, taking the ball at the start of each quarter and sprinting, generating offense.

“I take pride in being the fastest in the pool,” said Smith.

Outside of game day, life is just as hectic.

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Victoria Smith of Maple Ridge finished her NCAA career at San Jose State University this past spring before turning pro in Lille, France in the fall. did know was that she would have to vastly improve her French vocabulary.

Smith said she has some learned some from her some high school classes, but it was far short of what she needed to use on an everyday basis. On top of French, she has been listening and learning a little vocabulary in Greek.

“Two of my teammates and both of my coaches are Greek, so I hear the language everyday,” she said. “Almost as much as

French.”

Smith said Europe is amazing when it comes to languages. She said almost everyone speaks two to three language.

“It does make me a little self-conscious having only ever spoken English, when one of my teammates speaks French, Greek, German and English.”

Smith said the first month was definitely a culture shock for her. There was not only the logistics of picking up your life and moving

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halfway around the globe and dealing with a nine-hour time change, but the fact that student life was over. While she was playing in the NCAA she not only had water polo, but school and the big social life that goes with attending a major U.S. university were central to her every day life.

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Her typical week consists of two-a-day practices every Monday to Friday, first from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and again from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Before they get into the pool each night, there is 45 minutes in the weight room. Game day is usually Saturdays, so a game-day practice depends whether they are on the road or not. Mix in twice a week physiotherapy sessions and there’s little time for much else.

However, on the seventh day, there is rest. “Sundays are our recovery day. I don’t remember loving Sundays as much as I do now,� Smith said.

In the few moments she is away from the pool she said keeps her sanity by exploring the city and enjoying European night life. She’s made close friends with her teammates and has managed to meet some other people outside of my team. She has also taken up the fine art of cooking. She said because her food is paid for by the team, she can splurge on gourmet meals.

Although, it’s not a hobby Smith initially warmed up to the idea of making a meal for pleasure. “I must say that I hate the kitchen,� she emphasized. “I have always despised cooking because of the time it takes. But now that I don’t have an excuse with school, work or somewhere to be. I have learned to cook all sorts of dishes.�

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Smith quickly let everyone back home she was safe in Lille. But many of her teammates were messaging their family and friends that lived in Paris to make sure everyone was safe. Their game was cancelled but the team got together for an informal practice. “I cannot even begin to describe the atmosphere that day. The whole city of Lille, let alone France, felt like it was in a cloud of depression, everything was at a standstill and nobody wanted to be outside,� said Smith. “Hearing the stories of people affected though was very sad, such a traumatizing event. I had friends who were talking about their friends in Paris who were too afraid to go back to work on Monday.�

The event has reminded her she is a very long way home. But it won’t dissuade her from living her life. “I miss everything about Canada actually, but my passion to travel and experience other cultures got the better of me. The last four years I lived in California which was not far from home, but now, having the time change and having to learn a new language it is very strange. I cannot wait to come home in the summer, but I still have a lot more exploring and experiences to have first.�

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Offensive leaders Dayna Briggs and Emily Jude lead the way with a goal and an assists each in the win for the

Moose. Nicole Bidwell and Caitlyn Beauvais rounded out the scoring for the Meadow Ridge.

Sabrina Mathias picked up the shutout, facing just 13 shots.

The Moose sit alone in top spot in the standings with a record of 131-1. The Moose and the Devils will square off again Saturday, Dec. 19 at &:15 p.m. at the Richmond Ice Centre.

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Pitt opened with a 84-72 loss to the Seycove Seyhawks. Kurtis Severinski was the Marauders leading scorer with 22 points, while Mitchell Antoniak had 21.

Pitt then lost a 6462 heartbreaker to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Severinski lead the way with 23 points, while Jason Jones dropped 14. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the only loss for the Marauders at the tournament.

Goulet said Game 1 standout Antoniak became sick and was forced to miss the rest of the weekend.

Pitt finally found the win column with a solid Pitt 53-33 win over the Carson Graham Eagles.

Jones carried the hot hand, hitting four from three-point range for all of his 12 points. Mandeep Bara was also solid from the field, contributing with 14 in the win.

Goulet said his team hit a wall in the fourth game, running out of gas in losing 56-46 to the Argyle Pipers.

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Predeceased by his wife Sharon. Survived by his brother Perry (Loreen) Manns, daughters Vicki, Denise and Janine, sons Ken and Cory and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also by nephews Jack and Cary, and nieces Kathy and Natasha.

A Celebration of life will be held on Friday December 18th at Garden Hill Funeral Home 11765 224th St., Maple Ridge, B.C. at 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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De Vita Patricia Ann June 14, 1951 - December 5, 2015 The world has truly lost an angel.

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James Kersbergen August 26 1988 - December 4 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear “Jimmy� as he was affectionately known.

James lived life full speed ahead with a contagious beautiful smile, kind heart and an uncontrollable willingness to help others.

He will leave behind his greatest loves wife Kayla and beautiful daughter Peyton, father Rick, mother Debbie, brother Brad (Alyssa), nieces Cassandra and Delylah, Grandma Beverly, Oma, as well as Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, In laws, and many close friends.

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40000064 - 111A Ave, 112 Ave, 237 St, 238 St, Kanaka Way 40100103 - 22488 116 Ave. (Townhomes) 40100110 - 228 St, Fulton St, Gilley Ave, Ritchie Ave. 40100129 - 116 Ave, Burnett St, Lougheed Hwy.

STORAGE

.Window & Roof Cleaning Gutters Cleaned & repaired. 604-961-1280

Fax Resume Attn. Maple Ridge 604-278-6726 or e-mail: hurstcareers@gmail.com Operated by Epic Food Service

Available routes in Maple Ridge

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Required F/T for Tim Hortons Maple Ridge locations. Various Shifts - Must be flexible for Nights / Overnights / Early Mornings / Weekends.

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

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Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928

• Food Service Supervisor $12.75/hr. + BeneďŹ ts

Earn Extra Cash!

Call 604-467-3944

meadowslandscapesupply.com

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40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.

22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

PLUMBING

Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/ Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs. ✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

STALL CLEANER, P/T, reliable mature, horse exp a must. 2-3 hrs per time, several times per wk. No drugs or alcohol. Call 604-462-0488

Haney Motor Hotel

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber

7 Days / Week

FABLE Farms requires full-time greenhouse vegetable workers. No experience necessary.

Mon-Sat start at 6:00 AM. Apply in person at 13460 Rippington Rd. Pitt Meadows or send resume to sales@fablefarms.ca, or fax to 6044601623. $10.49/hr.

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

10% OFF WITH mention of this ad H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

ROOMS FOR RENT

Rooms from $470/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

Email your resume to:

WATKIN MOTORS FORD, Vernon, B.C. immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician. Go to watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and review required qualifications.

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Sales

FARM WORKERS

Yes, We Pay CASH!

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft.

Ground floor commercial space.

Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

RETAIL

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RENTALS

HOMES WANTED

Damaged or Older Houses!

Condos & Pretty Homes too!

Haney Builders Supplies

Waterworks Tech. School - Get certified in 6 weeks. Earn $18-22/hr. 1.250.886.3246

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NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069

KITCHEN HELPER, F/T, required for POCO Pasta mfg company.

Experience req. Fax resume to: 604-944-6304 or Email: terry@oldcountrypasta.com

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REAL ESTATE

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 The Scrapper

PORT COQUITLAM

S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required * SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

ROYAL CRESCENT ESTATES 22588 Royal Crescent Avenue, Maple Ridge

Large Units. Close To Golden Ears Bridge, Shopping & More.

GREAT RIVER VIEW!

LOOKING FOR WITNESSES for a multi vehicle accident, westbound on Hwy#1 near the Glover Road overpass on October 23, 2015 at 11 a.m. A road rage incident started a chain reaction accident involving a white pickup, brown and black SUVs. Please contact Chris at 604269-85120 File no. 23421.

OfďŹ ce: 604-463-0857 Cell: 604-375-1768

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 16, 2015, at 227th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Ridge Meadows RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $630 CAD, on or about 10:45 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3228, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of

dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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